Man dies after motorcycle crash in Champaign Co.
Share and Follow


CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck left one person dead.

Emergency crews responded near the intersection of Mattis Avenue and East Ford Harris Road in Hensley Township just before 2 p.m. on Saturday after reports of a traffic accident with injuries.

When they arrived, deputies with the sheriff’s office learned that the crash had involved a motorcycle and a truck that was towing farm equipment.

The motorcycle was severely damaged in the crash, and the sheriff’s office said the rider, identified as 58-year-old Jason Hart of Champaign, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck was operated by a 39-year-old male from Foosland.

After investigating, the sheriff’s office said the truck was traveling eastbound on East Ford Harris Road. Hart and another motorcyclist were traveling northbound on Mattis Avenue. As the two motorcyclists approached the intersection, Hart collided with the trailer of the truck. The second motorcyclist avoided the collision, the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate. No further information is available at this time.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Police remain on scene at burned out Michigan church after shooting and fire leave 4 dead, 8 wounded

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Investigators were focusing on what motivated…

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the…

58M pounds of corn dogs, sausage-on-a-stick products recalled over wood pieces

NEW YORK (AP) — About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and…

Dolly Parton Delays Las Vegas Shows Due to Health Issues

Video from August 2025: “DOLLY: A True Original Musical” opens in Nashville…

US House Members Urged to Consider Stricter Justice Policies Following Refugee’s Stabbing Death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. House members visited North Carolina’s largest city on…

GBI Probes Dual Fatalities in Screven County

SCREVEN COUNTY, Ga. () – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating…

“The Families Eager to Put It Behind: Savannah Double Murder Trial Postponed”

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — The Chatham County jury trial for the 2023…

Could Your Halloween Decorations Cross Legal Boundaries?

(NEXSTAR) – Halloween-loving homeowners have been known to show little restraint when…