Crime & Safety
Alsip Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
The single-vehicle crash happened near 147th and Oak Park Avenue late Saturday night.
Authorities have released the name of the driver killed in a motorcycle wreck near 147th and Oak Park Avenue Saturday night.
Matteo Manueli, 34, of Alsip, has been identified as the driver of the motorcycle, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The driver appeared to have lost control while driving at about 8:45 p.m., said Oak Forest Police Lt. John Koschnitzky. The roadway and weather were clear last night.
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Koschnitzky said the victim wasn't wearing a helmet.
The driver was taken to Palos Community Hospital. Police were at the scene of the crash until early Sunday morning.
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Personnel from the Cook County Sheriff's Office and Oak Forest's Police and Fire departments were at the crash.
The South Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. It is not known if alcohol was a factor.
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