A motorcyclist that police were pursuing in Williamson County died early Sunday morning when the cycle crashed into a stationary Williamson County Squad Car at the intersection of Illinois Route 13 and Carbon Street in Marion.
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 is investigating the death at the request of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Preliminary information indicates officers from the Herrin Police Department, assisted by the Energy Police Department and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office were in pursuit of a fleeing motorcycle in Herrin. The crash occurred as it continued to flee eastbound on Illinois Route 13. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene. The name of the motorcyclist has not been released.
ISP is leading the open and ongoing investigation. No additional information will be released at this time.
