Kankakee police are investigating a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and pedestrian on the city’s south side.
The victim, Dorothy L. Smith, 66, of Kankakee, was critically injured when she was struck Friday night by the motorcycle in the 2700 block of U.S. Route 45/52.
Smith died from her injuries after being taken to Riverside Medical Center, according to a news release.
Officers responded to the accident about 8:59 p.m. Friday.
Smith was crossing the road when she was struck by the motorcycle. The 50-year-old operator of the motorcycle suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
The motorcycle slid across a four-lane road, collided with a sign at the Fairview Motel, before coming to a stop, police said.
The incident remains under investigation.
Investigators ask anyone with information concerning the incident to contact the Detective Bureau at 815-933-0426.