A Williamsfield man was killed in a weekend motorcycle accident on U.S. 150 near Knox Highway 12.
Kevin P. Cain, 54, Williamsfield, was riding his motorcycle eastbound at about 9:34 p.m. Saturday when he was struck head-on by a truck. The truck, driven by a 16-year-old male, was traveling westbound and attempting to pass a westbound car.
The driver and two 15-year-old male passengers of the truck were taken to an area hospital, where they were treated and released. Cain was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident is under investigation. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department, several fire departments, the Knox County Coroner and the Illinois State Police assisted with the incident.
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Williamsfield man killed in motorcycle accident
A 54-year-old Williamsfield area man was killed Saturday night when the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a truck.
Kevin P. Cain was pronounced dead about 9:35 p.m. Saturday at Illinois Route 150 E near Knox County Highway 12.
According to the Knox County Sheriff's Department, Cain was struck head-on by a truck being driven by a 16-year-old boy who was westbound on Route 150 and was passing a car going the same direction. Two other boys, ages 15, also were in the truck. All three teens were treated and released.
The accident remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police.