Barrington, IL (May 6, 2026) – A woman on a motorcycle was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after a Honda minivan pulled out in front of her on Route 14 near East Main St in Barrington on Tuesday, May 5.
Emergency units were called to the area at approximately 5:40 p.m. The crash occurred just south of the intersection, near a Starbucks at 120 South Northwest Hwy. Responders arrived to find two vehicles involved and began treating both drivers at the scene.
A witness reported seeing the motorcyclist on the ground and not moving after the crash. The driver of the Honda minivan was also treated at the scene. Further details on the minivan driver’s condition were not confirmed.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with the injured woman as she receives medical care.
What Makes Motorcycle Crashes at Illinois Intersections So Serious?
Crashes involving motorcycles and turning vehicles are among the most dangerous types of collisions on Illinois roads. When a vehicle pulls out from a side street or driveway without enough time for a motorcyclist to stop or swerve, the impact is often direct and severe. Motorcyclists have no surrounding frame to absorb the force of a crash, which means injuries tend to be more serious than those suffered by occupants of enclosed vehicles.
Evening hours add to the risk, as changing light conditions can make it harder for drivers to spot approaching motorcycles. Route 14 in Barrington is a busy commercial corridor with multiple driveways and intersections, which creates frequent opportunities for the kind of gap judgment errors that lead to these crashes. Rider gear and helmets can reduce injury severity, but they cannot fully offset the physics of a direct collision.
