Fatal crash reported on Mannheim Road near O'Hare Airport
1 killed in motorcycle crash on Mannheim Road near O'Hare Airport
A fatal crash was reported on Mannheim Road Monday morning in Franklin Park.
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. - A fatal crash was reported on Mannheim Road Monday morning in Franklin Park.
Mannheim Road crash
What we know:
The crash happened around 2 a.m. when a motorcyle and a car that were both traveling northbound collided near the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Mannheim Road, prompting a major road closure in both directions, authorities said.
The Cook County medical examiner's office responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Mannheim Road was closed for hours in both directions between Waveland Avenue and Grand Avenue. Motorists were asked to use York Road or 25th Avenue as alternate routes.
What we don't know:
Officials have not said who died or what injuries were suffered in the crash.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Franklin Park Police Department.