Motorcyclist dies after accident while fleeing police in Williamson County

MARION, Ill. (CBS) — According to the Illinois State Police, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a patrol car during a chase in Williamson County on Sunday morning.

Shortly before 1 a.m., officers from the Herrin Police Department, Energy Police Department and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) pursued a fleeing motorcycle in Herrin.

The motorcyclist fled eastbound on Illinois Route 13 before colliding with a stationary WCSO patrol car at the intersection of Illinois Route 13 and Carbon Street in Marion.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office asked the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the accident.

The ISP states that it has an open and ongoing investigation.

No further information has been released.