Motorcyclist dies after colliding with dump truck near Arlington Heights

A motorcyclist was killed in an early morning crash Monday on Route 53 near Rand Road in Arlington Heights after colliding with a dump truck.

Illinois State Police officials said the crash happened in the northbound lanes of Route 53 just before 1:30 a.m.

The motorcyclist, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Route 53 was shut down in both directions for nearly six hours.