2 killed in 3-vehicle crash involving motorcycle in Springfield

Jun. 1—A man and a woman on a motorcycle died on Memorial Day night following a three-vehicle crash in Springfield.

The driver of a Hyundai around 9:15 p.m. pulled out of the parking lot of Wendy's at 2411 E. Main St. and into the path of a Jeep Grand Cherokee heading east, according to Springfield police.

The Cherokee hit the Hyundai, causing the Hyundai to spin across the westbound lanes.

Then, a Suzuki motorcycle hit the Hyundai, ejecting man operating the motorcycle and a woman riding it, according to Springfield police.

Both were killed but their names were not yet released.

Multiple minor injuries also were reported in the three-vehicle crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

This story will be updated as more information is released.