Crime & Safety

Naperville Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Diehl Road Crash

Police are seeking information on another vehicle spotted in the area at the time of the accident.

A Naperville man died Thursday night after a collision with a light pole and police say they are looking for another vehicle that was in the area at the time of the accident.

Matthew McMahon, 20, of Naperville, died as the result of injuries he received after crashing into a light pole at Diehl Road west of Arbiter Court, Sgt. Lee Martin said.

The Naperville Police and  departments responded to a 911 call at 9:29 p.m. and upon arrival found a blue 2001 Toyota Corolla in the driveway of 1120 E. Diehl Road, Martin said. Officials believe McMahon was headed eastbound on Diehl Road when his vehicle left the road and hit a light pole.

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Police are seeking information about another vehicle that was spotted in the area at the time of the accident. The vehicle is described as a newer model white Ford Fiesta with oversized black rims, blue HID headlights, tinted windows and a loud exhaust system that may be an aftermarket installation, Martin said.

The accident remains under investigation. The police department’s traffic unit trained in accident reconstruction responded to the scene to investigate the accident, Martin said.

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Anyone with information about the accident or about the vehicle police seek to identify are asked to contact the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 630-305-5285.

 


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