Investigation underway after former Springfield police officer crashes, severely injures two on motorcycle

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are in the hospital after a crash involving a retired police Sergeant near Lake Springfield Thursday night.

The Illinois State Police said a Toyota Tundra was traveling north on East Lake Shore Drive near Laconwood Drive around 9:20 p.m. The truck turned left in front of a Kawasaki motorcycle traveling south, failing to yield the right-of-way to the motorcycle.

Both the driver and a passenger of the motorcyclist were ejected and taken to a hospital for their serious injuries.

The driver of a Toyota Tundra, 50-year-old former Springfield Police officer Michael Egan, was ticketed for the crash.

ISP officials said additional charges could be filed after results from a toxicology report become known.

The police department is undergoing an internal investigation to ensure all policies and procedures were followed.

“Both and active and retired law enforcement officers must be held to the same standards to
maintain public trust and uphold the integrity of the Springfield Police Department,” stated Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette.

A spokesperson with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office said their office was not involved in the response to the crash.

This is a developing story.

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