EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Police officers responded about 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to a traffic incident on Illinois State Route 157 involving a motorcycle and a vehicle that left two people seriously injured and prompted a multi-hour road closure, authorities said in an update on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Edwardsville Police Chief Michael Fillback confirmed on Monday afternoon, April 13, 2026, that the passenger of the motorcycle was transported to a St. Louis area hospital, and they subsequently were advised that she had died.
A Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Illinois State Route 157 passing Mengstrasse when a northbound Suzuki motorcycle struck the rear of the vehicle, police said. The driver of the motorcycle and his female passenger were thrown from the motorcycle.
Both the driver and passenger sustained serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital by Edwardsville Fire Department personnel, authorities said. The occupants of the vehicle did not report any injuries.
The Metro East Crash Assistance Team responded to handle the crash reconstruction. The roadway on Illinois 157 between Esic Drive and University Drive was closed for several hours during the response.
The accident remains under investigation. “We have nothing further to report at this time,” Edwardsville Police said.
