Motorcycle Crashes Into Semi Truck In Naperville: Police

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville police are investigating a serious traffic crash in which a motorcycle slammed into the back of a semi truck early Friday. The collision, which led to DUI charges for one driver, took place around 2:41 a.m. near the intersection of 95th St. and Rte. 59.

Police say Mauro Apostoli, 49, of West Chicago, was driving a 2017 Indian Touring northbound on Rte. 59 when his bike struck the rear of a semi-tractor trailer driven by a 45-year-old man from Villa Park. Apostoli was rushed to Edward Hospital with serious injuries.

The intersection of Rte. 59 and 95th was closed until around 8 a.m. as crews worked to reconstruct the accident.

Apostoli has been charged with one count of driving under the influence; the driver of the semi has not been charged. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call Naperville Police Department's Traffic Unit at (630) 420-8833.

Image via Shutterstock