Driver Involved In Fatal Montgomery Crash Sought By Police

MONTGOMERY, IL — Montgomery police are looking for the public's help in identifying a person involved in a fatal crash that occurred last week.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in the early morning of April 16. The man, who was identified as 40-year-old Chicago resident Javier Diaz, was found near Douglas Road and Seasons Ridge Boulevard.

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Diaz was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.

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Authorities are now searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash. The car was described as a black 2002 Lexus ES.

Police described the individual as a man in his early 20s with a medium complexion wearing prescription glasses. He has tattoos on his right hand/wrist and forearm.

According to police, a woman with dark skin accompanied him.

Anyone who may recognize the individual was asked to reach out to Detective O'Neill with the Montgomery Police Department at 630-862-4388 or boneill@ci.montgomery.il.us.