A man lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Olympia Fields. The incident occurred over the weekend on Sunday, August 9 as per the accident reports. Authorities identified the victim as Douglas Hawthorne, 45, of Chicago Heights.

According to the details shared by the Cook County medical examiner’s office, the incident occurred early in the morning. It was reported to the authorities at around 1:20 a.m.

The medical examiner’s office didn’t reveal the precise details of the incident, so it is not known exactly how the crash occurred. As per the available details, Douglas Hawthorne was traveling on his motorcycle when he ran into an accident at the intersection of the U.S. Route 30 and Western Avenue. The report from the medical examiner’s office states that he was struck by another vehicle which led to the crash.

Hawthorne sustained critical injuries in the collision. Once the first responders reached the site of the accident, he was rushed to the Saint James Hospital. However, attempts to revive him failed and he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The medical examiner’s office ordered an autopsy to understand the cause of death. Results from the autopsy show that Hawthorne died from the injuries sustained in the accident. For this reason, his death was ruled an accident.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident. Olympia Fields hasn’t shared any details regarding the incident, so it is not clear if another driver was liable in the crash. Subsequent accident reports may unveil other vital details surrounding the incident.

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