A 61-year-old Naperville man died Saturday night after his car left the roadway, struck a tree and flipped onto its side near the intersection of Olesen Drive and Hobson Road. He was found unresponsive and trapped inside his vehicle, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash happened at about 10:33 p.m., according to dailyherald.com. Naperville police were called to the single-car crash at Hobson Road and Olesen Drive, and the driver was reported as killed in the incident, according to CBS News Chicago. The man was the only occupant of the car.
Police say a preliminary investigation found the man had been driving south on Olesen Drive toward Hobson Road when he lost control. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, flipped onto its side and landed on a fence, according to Positively Naperville. Responding officers found the gray 2015 Mercedes-Benz on the south side of the intersection, lying on its side with heavy damage and wedged under the tree.
Driver Found Trapped, Pronounced Dead at the Scene
The driver was unresponsive and entrapped in the vehicle when first responders arrived, the outlet reports. Naperville fire crews found him dead, and he was later identified only as a 61-year-old Naperville man; police had not released his name as of the latest reporting. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Traffic crash investigators from the Naperville Police Department's Traffic Unit responded to examine the wreckage and determine how the crash unfolded, the same account notes. The intersection of Olesen Drive and Hobson Road remained closed until approximately 3 a.m. Sunday while the investigation continued.
Police Seeking Witnesses
Naperville police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information about it to come forward. Tipsters can reach the Naperville Police Department Traffic Unit at (630) 420-6117.
No additional details about the cause of the crash, including whether speed or any other factor played a role, have been released. The investigation remains open.
