Anthony G. Hernandez, 16, killed in pedestrian accident on Interstate 55 on July 13.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 8:02pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, July 12, 2014

Police identify Plainfield teen killed on I-55

State Trooper Ryan Palmer said Monday crash investigators had not determined why Hernandez was standing in the northbound lanes.
The Plainfield teen who was killed early Sunday on Interstate 55 has been identified. An autopsy showed Anthony G. Hernandez, 16, was struck by multiple vehicles at 1:49 a.m. a half-mile south of Black Road. State Trooper Ryan Palmer said Monday crash investigators had not determined why Hernandez was standing in the northbound lanes. Hernandez was initially struck by a Jeep Cherokee, driven by a woman who refused medical treatment, Palmer said. She was not ticketed. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene by the Will County Coroner’s office.
People Involved: 
Anthony G. Hernandez
Roadway: 
Interstate 55

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