Motorcyclist Dies in Larkin Ave. Crash
On August 22, 2024, at 6:48 p.m., Officers responded to the intersection of North Larkin Avenue and Ingalls Avenue for a vehicle crash with injuries.
A preliminary investigation of the crash determined the following: A Toyota Camry driven by a male (23, Joliet) was northbound on North Larkin Avenue at Ingalls Avenue, waiting to turn left toward westbound Ingalls Avenue.
It is believed that the Toyota initiated a left turn and collided into a Harley Davidson XL1200 motorcycle operated by a male (19, Joliet) that was southbound on North Larkin Avenue.
The collision caused the motorcycle driver to be thrown to the ground. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the Toyota was uninjured.
The roadway remained closed for numerous hours as members of the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit reconstructed the scene. This crash remains under active investigation.
Anyone with video footage or information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit at (815)724-3010.