LAKE COUNTY, IL
— A McHenry man was seriously injured in a
motorcycle hit-and-run crash
early Friday morning along Route 173 near Old Mill Creek, according to the
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
.
The incident occurred around
3:10 a.m. near Crawford Road
, where deputies found the 54-year-old rider lying near his
1993 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle
, suffering from
serious but non-life-threatening injuries
.
Crash Involved Unknown Vehicle That Fled Scene
Preliminary investigations suggest that the motorcyclist was traveling
eastbound on Route 173
when he was struck from behind by an
unidentified vehicle
. The impact caused the rider to lose control and crash. Authorities say the vehicle
fled the scene without stopping
.
At the scene, deputies recovered
automobile debris
believed to be from the suspect vehicle. Those parts are being examined to help
identify the make and model
involved in the collision.
Sheriff’s Team Continues Investigation
The
Lake County Sheriff’s Technical Crash Investigations Team
is actively reviewing evidence and seeking public assistance. The injured motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital. As of Friday morning, officials said his condition is
not life-threatening
.
No arrests have been made, and the
driver remains unidentified
.
Anyone with information
regarding the crash is urged to contact the
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
.
Know Anything About This Incident?
If you were near Route 173 or have dashcam footage that could help identify the vehicle,
reach out to Lake County authorities
— and feel free to leave a comment below to help keep the public informed.
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