Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash on N. 2nd Street

Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 07:24 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 21, 2020 / 09:49 PM CDT

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Tuesday evening, Rockford police officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on N. 2nd Street near Spring Creek.

Officials say the man who was driving the motorcycle was rushed to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition. It is not clear if there were further injuries. It was raining at the time of the incident.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Officers are on scene of a motorcycle accident on N 2nd st at Spring Creek in the southbound lanes. The driver was transported to a local hospital. Avoid the area.
— RockfordILPolice (@RockfordPD) July 21, 2020

UPDATE: The driver of the motorcycle, an adult male, is now listed in critical condition at a local hospital. Please continue to avoid the area.
— RockfordILPolice (@RockfordPD) July 22, 2020