Motorcycle Crash in Chicago Suburb Kills One

July 20, 2010 - A 27-year-old man died Friday evening after he crashed his motorcycle into a parked car. According to reports at the Chicago Breaking News Center, the victim was riding on Heather Trail in Justice, a suburb of Chicago, when he lost control of his motorcycle. He was in front of his house when the motorcycle accident occurred.

Police say the accident happened on Friday evening around 7 p.m. Witnesses to the crash say the victim was attempting a trick on his motorcycle when it hit a car parked on the side of the road. He was not wearing a helmet. The car was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash and no other injuries were reported.

The 27-year-old man was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police are still investigating this fatal motorcycle accident, but they have not released any information on whether or not speed or alcohol played a role in the crash. More information will be added if and when it becomes available.