Traffic & Transit
Motorcyclist Injured In Traffic Accident In Mokena: Cops
Witnesses said it appeared the northbound motorcycle was not stopping for the traffic light and the driver "lay down" his bike.
MOKENA, IL — A motorcylist was injured in a traffic accident on Wednesday morning at La Grange Road and I-80, police said. All southbound lanes of La Grange Road north of 191st Street were closed around 10:30 a.m. due to the crash.
According to police, witnesses said it appeared the northbound motorcycle was not stopping for the traffic light and the driver "lay down" his bike. The driver was taken to Silver Cross Hospital with serious injuries.
Police said a crash investigation and reconstruction is ongoing.
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