Motorcyclist killed in Arlington Heights crash; 16-year-old driver punished for traffic offenses

COOK COUNTY, medical condition. – A motorcyclist died in the accident Arlington Heights Tuesday night.

According to preliminary information from police, the 16-year-old driver of a blue 2010 Genesis coupe was traveling east on Northwest Highway approaching Waterman Avenue. At the same time, a red 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a silver 2020 Hyundai Elantra were traveling westbound, also approaching the intersection.

The driver of the Genesis attempted to make a left turn, colliding with both the motorcycle and the Hyundai.

Upon arrival, the emergency services found that the motorcyclist was unresponsive, and the doctor pronounced him dead. The motorcyclist’s identity has not yet been released.

A teenage driver was cited for failing to yield while turning left and failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision.

The hearing date was set for November 21.

Authorities confirmed that alcohol and drug use were not factors in the accident.

The Arlington Heights Police Department and the Serious Traffic Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating the incident.