Motorcyclist airlifted after collision with semi-truck in Madison County, police say

Mike Koziatek

A motorcyclist was airlifted to a hospital with “serious injuries” after a crash with a tractor-trailer Tuesday near New Douglas in northern Madison County, Illinois State Police said.

The name of the person on the motorcycle was not released.

The crash involving a truck and motorcycle occurred at about 1:39 p.m. at the intersection of New Douglas and Ulrich roads, police said.

New Douglas Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dan Robertson said the intersection was closed until about 7 p.m.

No other information about the crash was released by Illinois State Police.

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