Javier Padilla-Gutierrez Obituary, Death – A fatal hit-and-run accident occurred on the Kennedy Expressway Monday night, resulting in the death of a construction worker. The incident took place around 9:30 p.m. on the westbound lanes near Kinzie Street. According to the Illinois State Police, a semi-truck collided with a construction vehicle in the Hubbard’s Cave area before striking and fatally injuring a worker on-site.
The victim was identified by the medical examiner as 54-year-old Javier Padilla-Gutierrez. The driver of the semi did not stop after the collision, and no suspects are in custody. Police are actively investigating the case.