According to Algonquin police, a 51-year-old man from Burlington was airlifted in critical condition to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after a motorcycle crash on Sunday.
At 5:40 p.m., emergency personnel were called. to For the report of a single motorcycle crash, Algonquin Road (Route 62) between Sandbloom Road and Longwood Drive was closed.
Investigators were informed by witnesses who were riding alongside the man that he lost control of his motorcycle just before hitting the raised curb in the westbound lane of Algonquin Road. The motorcycle jumped the curve, started to fishtail, and the rider lost control. According to police, the motorcycle then tipped over onto its side, knocking the driver off.
The collision didn’t involve any other vehicles.
The motorcycle driver was initially taken by ambulance to Northwestern Hospital-Huntley before being airlifted to Condell.
According to police, the Algonquin Road westbound lanes were shut down for just under two hours while police conducted their investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact the Algonquin Police Department at 847-658-4531 as the incident is still being investigated.
Reference: www.shawlocal.com
