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NAPERVILLE, DuPage County, Ill., Oct. 15, 2026 — A 58-year-old man died after being struck by a car while crossing Ogden Avenue in Naperville on Tuesday night, October 13. Naperville police said the crash happened near the intersection with East Sherman Avenue.
Officers responded to Ogden Avenue and Sherman Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. after reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Arriving officers found the man down in the eastbound lanes of Ogden Avenue along with a 2024 Volkswagen sedan that showed signs of damage.
Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A preliminary investigation indicates the Volkswagen was traveling east on Ogden Avenue when it struck the man as he attempted to cross toward the south side near Sherman Avenue.
Eastbound lanes of Ogden Avenue between Sherman Avenue and Columbia Street were shut down for several hours, reopening by about 11:40 p.m. As of Wednesday afternoon, no charges or citations had been filed. The crash remains under investigation, and police are asking anyone with information to call 630-420-6117.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
Where Pedestrian Crashes Cluster on Roads Like Ogden Avenue
Wide urban arterials carry a lot of the risk in pedestrian crashes, and roads like Ogden Avenue fit that profile closely. These corridors often have multiple travel lanes in each direction, higher posted speeds than a typical city street, and long gaps between signalized crosswalks. A pedestrian crossing outside those signals has to judge gaps in fast-moving traffic across several lanes at once, with less margin if a driver's view is blocked by another vehicle or by darkness.
Unsignalized crossings near intersections, like the one where this crash occurred, are a particular trouble spot. Drivers turning or moving through may not expect a pedestrian outside a marked crosswalk, especially at night, and a pedestrian may misjudge how far away an approaching car actually is given the road's width and speed.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 68,244 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes in 2023. Arterial roads with heavy nighttime traffic and limited lighting appear repeatedly in these totals, which is part of why cities continue to study crossing design on corridors built primarily to move cars quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a pedestrian do immediately after being hit by a car?
Call 911 right away, even if injuries seem minor. Try not to move unless staying in place is dangerous, and wait for paramedics to evaluate for internal injuries, which aren't always obvious right after impact.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way at marked and unmarked crosswalks, but drivers and walkers both share responsibility for watching traffic and crossing signals, especially where there's no signal controlling the intersection.
What can drivers do to spot pedestrians more easily?
Slowing down near intersections, scanning both sides of the road before turning, and avoiding distractions all help drivers notice someone crossing, particularly at night or in areas with limited lighting.
What injuries are most common when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle?
Head injuries, broken bones, and spinal injuries are frequently reported in these crashes, since a pedestrian has no protection against a vehicle's size and speed.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Naperville, IL
Anyone involved in or who witnesses a pedestrian crash in Naperville should call 911 immediately so officers and paramedics can respond. Getting checked by a medical professional matters even if injuries seem minor at first, since some symptoms take hours or days to appear.
It also helps to get the names and contact information of any witnesses and to cooperate with the police department's investigation, including reaching out if you saw what happened. Keeping records of medical visits and any communication with police can make it easier to follow the case as it develops.
