Saul Hernandez Obituary, Death – A fatal pedestrian crash occurred in the northern suburbs of Chicago on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place around 4:56 p.m. on northbound I-53, just south of Lake Cook Road in Palatine, Illinois. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, resulting in the man’s death.
At the time of the crash, police did not provide details about the cause of the incident or the circumstances that led the victim to be on the highway. Authorities worked to investigate the event, but no additional information was immediately available.
On Monday, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 37-year-old Saul Hernandez from Wheeling. He was pronounced dead following the crash.
The accident led to traffic disruptions as the authorities worked at the scene. The northbound lanes of I-53 were temporarily closed, but the roadway was reopened just after 8:15 p.m. by the ISP.
Details about the investigation, including whether any charges will be filed, were not immediately disclosed. The Illinois State Police continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
