Police: Motorcyclist killed in crash

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- A motorcyclist was killed in a Friday evening crash in Decatur, according to Decatur Police.

On Friday at 6:48 p.m. Decatur Police Officers responded to the intersection of Martin Luther King and Mound Rd in reference to a crash.

Police said the initial investigation revealed that a gray 2015 Toyota Camry was traveling south on Martin Luther King in the left-hand turn lane approaching Mound Rd. A 2020 Yamaha motorcycle, driven by Timothy Hart, 30, was traveling north on Martin Luther King in the left-hand driving lane approaching Mound Rd.

Witnesses told police north and southbound traffic on Martin Luther King had yellow traffic control signals.

Police said the Camry began to make a left hand turn to go east on Mound Rd. The Hart hit the Camry in the front bumper and hood.

The Hart was not wearing a helmet, according to police. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries and later died.

The 64-year-old driver of the Camry was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Police said there is no evidence that the driver of the Camry was under the influence of alcohol. Police also it is unknown if the operator of the motorcycle was under the influence of alcohol.

Based off the damage to the vehicles involved in the accident, police believe speed was a contributing factor.