Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica died from the blunt-force trauma he suffered in a motorcycle crash Monday, according to a news release Wednesday from the McHenry County coroner's office.
Gasienica, 24, was one of three Norge Ski Club members who represented Team USA in the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
The driver of the pickup truck told investigators he was traveling south on Cherry Valley Road, approaching a curve, when he saw a motorcycle sliding across the road, followed by its driver. The pickup truck's driver was able to stop before a collision, according to the release.
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