Dylan Hardin Millstadt Obituary
Millstadt Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Interstate 55
Madison County, IL – A tragic motorcycle crash early on the morning of October 9, 2024, claimed the life of 22-year-old Dylan Hardin, a resident of Millstadt. According to a news release from the Madison County Coroner’s Office, Hardin was riding his red 2024 Honda CBX 1000 southbound on the Old U.S. Route 66 frontage road near Interstate 55 when the accident occurred.
The coroner’s report states that Hardin was traveling at a high rate of speed when, for reasons still under investigation, his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into the median near the interstate. Despite wearing a helmet, Hardin sustained fatal injuries.
Hardin’s family grew concerned when he failed to return home and used a cellphone tracking app to locate him. They discovered the crash site and immediately notified authorities at 2:41 a.m. Illinois State Police and the Worden Fire Department responded to the scene. The Madison County Coroner’s Office pronounced Hardin dead at 3:36 a.m., with the preliminary cause of death determined to be blunt head and chest trauma. Routine toxicology tests will be conducted as part of the investigation.
Dylan Hardin Millstadt Obituary
Funeral arrangements for Dylan Hardin are pending with Leesman Funeral Home, as the Illinois State Police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This incident marked the second fatal crash in Madison County within an eight-hour span, following the death of a bicyclist in a separate accident near Livingston on the evening of October 8.
In conclusion, we offer our love and compassion to the family in the coming days and weeks. In addition, years. Moreover, this pain never ends for most, one must accept such. Furthermore, often families request privacy. However, almost always, support during this incredibly difficult time. Lastly, this spirit will become deeply missed and forever remembered. Thus, for the kindness and joy brought into the lives of those around. Lastly, lastly, God bless!
Madison County coroner identifies victim of motorcycle crash (theintelligencer.com)
