Officials identified the driver as 18-year-old Marvin Mejia of Woodridge.
Burr Ridge Police Chief John Madden said they could not reveal more information until the bond hearing, which is set for later in the day.
“It’s tragic, it affected all of us ... it affected these detectives and officers here who worked nonstop because of the circumstances of this case,’ Madden said. “This young man losing his life … we express our condolences to the family.”During the news conference held at the police station, Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso said the quick turnaround was made possible partly due to the work of the press.
Burr Ridge police cooperated with other police departments and a county wide task force to gather information and facts surrounding the case. Northern Illinois University is also assisting with the investigation, officials said, but they did not say why or to what extent the school would be involved.
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