Gurnee, IL – A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and SUV disrupted early morning traffic in unincorporated Gurnee, leaving one person dead and Route 45 closed for hours Saturday.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 6:20 a.m. on Route 45 north of Dada Drive. Deputies arriving on the scene found a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle had collided with a 2005 Nissan Rogue, resulting in critical injuries to the motorcyclist.
Preliminary reports from investigators indicate that a 27-year-old man from Grayslake was traveling northbound on Route 45 at a high rate of speed when he temporarily lost control on wet pavement. After regaining control, authorities say he was unable to navigate a curve, crossed into the southbound lane, and struck the Nissan Rogue driven by a 69-year-old Lake Villa man.
The impact allegedly ejected the motorcyclist from his vehicle. According to sheriff’s officials, deputies administered life-saving measures and applied a tourniquet before the victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Nissan was reportedly unharmed and is cooperating with investigators.
Route 45 was closed for several hours while the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Team processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. As of Saturday afternoon, the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging motorists to use caution and seek alternate routes.
No charges have been filed as of Saturday, and the names of those involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Additional updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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