NAPERVILLE, Illinois — October 14, 2026 — A 58-year-old man from Naperville has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing East Ogden Avenue, according to a news release from the Naperville Police Department.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 8:32 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, near the intersection of East Ogden Avenue and Sherman Avenue. Naperville police officers and firefighters responded after receiving reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Emergency responders found the man lying in the eastbound lanes alongside a damaged blue 2024 Volkswagen sedan. Officers and fire personnel provided emergency medical care before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to the preliminary investigation, the Volkswagen was traveling eastbound on Ogden Avenue when it struck the pedestrian, who was walking southbound across the roadway.
The man’s name has not been released in the police statement. Authorities have also not provided additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Naperville Police Department traffic crash investigators responded to examine the scene and gather evidence. Eastbound Ogden Avenue between Columbia Street and Sherman Avenue remained closed until approximately 11:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Police confirmed that no citations had been issued and no criminal charges had been filed as of the news release. The investigation remains active as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department Traffic Unit at 630-420-6117.
The fatal accident is a tragic loss for the victim’s loved ones and the wider Naperville community. Further details, including the man’s identity, may be released when confirmed by authorities.