Crime & Safety
Man, 49, Dies At CenterPoint Way: Coroner
The 49-year-old man died after being hit with a falling object while working on the Union Pacific Railway, authorities said.
JOLIET, IL — The Will County Coroner's Office announced that a 49-year-old Darien man died while working on the Union Pacific railway on Saturday morning. Artur Englart was pronounced dead at the St. Joe's hospital emergency room at 11:10 a.m.
The incident happened at CenterPoint Way in Elwood.
"Apparently Mr. Englart was struck by a falling object," Coroner Laurie Summers announced. "The Joliet Police Department and OSHA are investigating the incident."
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Sunday's preliminary autopsy report showed multiple injuries due to an industrial mishap. The final cause and manner of death will be determined at a later date pending OSHA, police, autopsy and toxicology reports, the Will County Coroner announced.
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