2 killed in motorcycle crash in Schaumburg

A motorcyclist and passenger were killed in a traffic crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Golf Road and Commons Drive, according to an official village of Schaumburg Facebook post.

About 4:15 p.m., Schaumburg police and fire personnel responded to the intersection for a crash involving a Nissan Rogue and a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist and passenger were dead at the scene, authorities said.

One passenger in the Nissan was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Golf Road between Plum Grove and Commons Drive is closed in both directions. Police advise taking alternate routes to avoid the area.

Officers were at the scene of the crash late Saturday as the investigation continued. Golf Road was expected to reopen by late evening.