A motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal crash that took place in North Park a week earlier. The rider had sustained critical injuries in the crash. He passed away several days later on Thursday, October 15. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the deceased as Miguel Angel Vazquez Gomez aged 34.
According to the details shared by the Chicago Police, the crash in which Gomez sustained injuries occurred on Thursday morning. Gomez was traveling northbound along the North Pulaski Road at the time. As he reached the 5800 block of the road, he collided with a second vehicle. This vehicle was taking a left turn at the time.
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The incident was reported to the authorities just after 7:30 a.m. Miguel Angel Vazquez Gomez was ejected from the motorcycle following the collision. He sustained life-threatening injuries in the fall. As the law enforcement personnel and first responders arrived on the scene of the crash, Gomez was transported to the Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Attempts were made to revive him and help him recover. However, these efforts failed and Gomez finally succumbed to his injuries on Thursday. He was pronounced dead at 1:05 p.m.
The medical examiner’s office ordered an autopsy. The results of the autopsy confirmed that Gomez had died due to multiple injuries caused by the collision. In the light of these results, his death was ruled accidental.
Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the incident. It remains to be seen if the other driver, who has not been identified, was liable for the crash in any way. Subsequent accident reports may shed more light on the facts of the accident.
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