Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Seen Before Fatal Crash Sought By Kankakee County Sheriff

The motorcyclist was seen traveling with another prior to a fatal crash July 29, the sheriff's office said.

The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help identifying a motorcyclist seen with another prior to a fatal crash July 29.
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help identifying a motorcyclist seen with another prior to a fatal crash July 29. (Courtesy Kankakee County Sheriff's Office)

KANKAKEE, IL — The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a motorcyclist seen traveling with another before a fatal crash.

Investigators have determined that the motorcyclist pictured in a photo shared by the sheriff's office was traveling with another motorcycle before the crash on July 29, at the intersection of 6000 North Road and 3000 West Road in rural Bourbonnais. The crash ultimately resulted in the death of the other motorcyclist, the sheriff's office said.

Sheriff's Investigators would like the opportunity to speak with this individual as part of the ongoing investigation.

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Anyone who can positively identify him is encouraged to contact Detective Brown at 815-802-7162.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information by contacting CrimeStoppers at 815-93-CRIME or 815-932-7463.

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Reference Kankakee County Sheriff's Office Case No. 2026-0035467 when providing information.

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