Motorcyclist killed in Champaign crash identified by coroner

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Champaign Thursday night has been identified by the coroner.

Champaign Police were called to the intersection of University and Fourth St. at 10:06 p.m. They found a 19-year-old Indiana man who had been thrown from his motorcycle following a crash with the car.

The man was rushed to the hospital, but he did not survive.

Champaign County Coroner Stephen E. Thuney identified the man as Andrew Wade Thomas of Avon, Indiana. He died from multiple traumatic injuries. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

Police said the initial investigation shows the motorcycle was travelling eastbound on University Avenue when a westbound car failed to yield while making a left turn onto Fourth Street. The motorcycle crashed with the car, ejecting the rider.

The driver of the car was cited at the scene for failure to yield to oncoming traffic.

Officers continue to investigate. Anyone with exterior surveillance camera systems is encouraged to notify the police department. The investigation remains ongoing.

Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information to call 217-351-4545.