WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. – A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash south of Eureka Tuesday morning.

Woodford County Chief Deputy Dennis Tipsword says the crash occurred at State Route 117 and County Road 500 North just before 8:15 A.M.

Tipsword says the motorcycle and a pickup truck pulling a trailer were northbound on Route 117, when the truck reportedly stopped in the lane of traffic in an attempt to turn.

The motorcyclist was thrown from the motorcycle after reportedly rear ending the truck.

The motorcyclist was taken to a Peoria hospital in critical condition.

State Route 117 in the area of the crash is expected to be closed until around noon.

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