2 women also injured in crash, suspect at large, police say
2 women also injured in crash, suspect at large, police sayMonday, April 6, 2026 10:00PMAn 18-year-old man delivering food for DoorDash was hit and killed early Sunday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side, his family said.
Damian Gomez was on a bicycle about 1:20 a.m. in the 6300-block of South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago Lawn, his family and police said. A man driving a red SUV was heading east when he allegedly ignored a traffic signal, police said.that has heading south, police said.A 22-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the red SUV, was rushed to Christ Hospital in critical condition.Chicago police said the man driving the red SUV ran away on foot before police arrived. Friends and loved ones have set up a memorial with balloons and flowers near the spot where Gomez was killed."He was a good boy; he had a future," mother Claudia Torres said. "This loss was unexpected, and our hearts are hurting. And we want justice," aunt Natalia Torres said. A spokesperson for DoorDash said, "This is a heartbreaking tragedy and our thoughts are with the Dasher's loved ones during this incredibly painful time. His family will receive benefits through our occupational accident insurance policy and we are prepared to support local authorities with their investigation to ensure justice is served." His mother says Gomez wanted to work as a security guard. Now she's hoping police will be able to find her son's killer.Chicago police say the investigation is continuing. They are still looking for the driver, but they have no updates at this time.campaign to raise money for relatives.
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