Crime & Safety
Naperville, IL Fatal Crash: Man, 61, Dies After Car Flips Oct 17
Naperville, IL — A 61 year old Naperville man was killed Saturday night after his Mercedes Ben…
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-19T15:25:31.862Z
Naperville, IL — A 61 year old Naperville man was killed Saturday night after his Mercedes Benz left the roadway, struck a large tree and overturned near a residential intersection in the western Chicago suburbs.
According to the Naperville Police Department , police and firefighters responded to Hobson Road and Olesen Drive at approximately 10:33 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, following reports of a single vehicle traffic crash.
Emergency responders discovered a heavily damaged gray 2015 Mercedes Benz lying on its side south of the intersection.
Vehicle Found Wedged Beneath Tree
Police said the vehicle was wedged underneath a large tree and pinned against a fence when officers arrived.
The driver, who was the vehicle's only occupant, was found unresponsive and trapped inside the wreckage.
Naperville firefighters responded and determined that the 61 year old man had died from his injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities did not release the driver's name in the initial announcement.
Investigators Examine What Caused Crash
Preliminary findings indicate that the Mercedes was traveling southbound on Olesen Drive toward Hobson Road when it left the roadway.
The vehicle subsequently struck a tree, flipped onto its side and came to rest against a fence.
Because of the severity of the collision, investigators from the Naperville Police Department's Traffic Unit responded to reconstruct the crash and examine the circumstances.
Officials have not announced what caused the driver to leave the roadway.
Intersection Closed for Several Hours
The intersection of Hobson Road and Olesen Drive remained closed while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene.
Police reported that the roadway reopened at approximately 3 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department's Traffic Unit at 630 420 6117.
No other vehicles or occupants were involved in the reported collision.