Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash at Naper Boulevard and Plank Road

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — On Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at approximately 10:01 p.m. the Naperville Police Department and Lisle-Woodridge Fire District responded to the intersection of N. Naper Boulevard and Plank Road for the report of a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. 

Responding officers arrived and found a black 2016 Harley Davidson Fat Bob on the east side of the road lying on its side with heavy damage.  The operator of the motorcycle was unresponsive. 

The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District provided emergency medical attention to the operator of the Harley Davidson, a 39-year-old man from Naperville.  He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of the Harley Davidson was traveling northbound on N. Naper Boulevard toward Plank Road when the motorcycle left the roadway before striking a fence.

Due to the nature of the crash, traffic crash investigators from the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to the scene to investigate.  N. Naper Boulevard was closed in both directions from Plank Road to Meadow Lake Drive until approximately 2:15 a.m. the following morning.   

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department Traffic Unit at (630) 420-6117.

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.