Motorcyclist killed in Des Plaines crash

A Des Plaines man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck early Friday morning at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Wolf Road in Des Plaines, officials said.

Erik Galindo, 26, was headed east on a 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when the vehicle struck the rear of a semi-truck traveling the same direction, according to a news release from the Des Plaines Police Department.

Galindo was pronounced dead at the scene; the semi-truck driver wasn't injured.

The crash is under investigation. Witnesses may contact the Des Plaines Police Department at (847) 391-5400.