Motorcyclist, 20, killed in crash on Touhy

A 20-year-old Chicago man died on Friday after he was involved in a vehicle collision in Skokie, according to local police.

Cook County on Monday identified the motorcyclist as Muhammad Raief Ali, of Chicago.

Skokie police responded to a traffic crash around 9:58 p.m. on June 12 in the 5000 block of Touhy Avenue, a press release from the Skokie Police Department says.

On scene, police reportedly determined a car driving west on Touhy turned left to enter a business, and a motorcycle, reportedly driven by Ali, traveling east on Touhy collided with the passenger side of the car.

Ali was transported to an area hospital for injuries he sustained from the crash and died around 1:09 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, according to the press release and information provided by the Cook County Bureau of Administration.

The driver of the car reportedly remained on scene following the crash.

Skokie Police Sgt. Brandi Shelton said via email that an investigation into the crash “is active” and did not directly respond to a question on if any traffic violations contributed to the crash.

Shelton also confirmed that Ali was wearing protective gear at the time of the crash.

Skokie police said it was assisted by members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System and the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force Major Crash Assistance Team.

Skokie police asked individuals with any information regarding this incident to contact the police department at (847-982- 5900).

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