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Motorcyclist found dead in western Illinois

OQUAWKA -- Henderson County officials say a western Illinois man was found dead days after being involved in a motorcycle accident.

They say 63-year-old man Brant Williams of Oquawka, was thrown from his 2008 Harley Davidson when it left the roadway sometime between Sunday and Thursday.

State police say they were notified of the crash Thursday afternoon.

The Henderson County coroner pronounced Williams dead at the scene.

Illinois state police and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department are investigating the accident.