MARION – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 was requested by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved death that happened early Sunday morning

According to ISP, at 12:50 a.m., officers from the Herrin Police Department, assisted by the Energy Police Department and the sheriff’s office were in pursuit of a fleeing motorcycle in Herrin.

The motorcycle continued fleeing eastbound on Illinois 13 and collided with a stationary sheriff’s office squad car at the intersection of Illinois 13 and Carbon Street in Marion. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

ISP is leading the open and ongoing investigation. No additional information was released Sunday.