Motorcyclist killed in Arlington Heights crash; 16-year-old driver fined for traffic violations

COOK COUNTY, Ill. – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Arlington Heights Tuesday evening.

According to preliminary police records, a 16-year-old driver in a blue 2010 Genesis coupe was traveling eastbound 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 Genesis driver attempted to turn left and collided with both the motorcycle and the Hyundai.

First responders found the motorcyclist unresponsive upon arrival and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the motorcyclist has not yet been released.

The teen driver was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way while turning left and for failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision.

A hearing date has been set for November 21.

Authorities confirmed that alcohol and drug problems were not factors in the crash.

Arlington Heights Police and the Major Case Assistance Team’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating the incident.