Cops 'Confident' In Medical Examiner's Ruling In Driver's Death

OAK FOREST, IL — An investigation into an August 3 crash in Oak Forest is still open, but police have said they are confident in the medical examiner's ruling that the driver of one car involved took his own life.

Fred Nayou, 28, of Cincinnati was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-car crash at 159th and Cicero on August 3. The Cook County Medical Examiner determined the next day that Nayou had died by self-inflicted gunshot.

Family and friends of Nayou have questioned the ruling, with some who knew the family calling for additional examination and more investigation. Patch has been unable to reach the family for comment.

"At this time, we have nothing more to add and are not going to get into the specifics of the case," Det. Sgt. Ryan Burnett said in an email to Patch. "After a very thorough investigation, we are confident in the medical examiner’s ruling."

The crash was under investigation by Oak Forest Police, with the assistance of the Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team and Illinois State Police Crime Lab.

The case will remain open until all evidence is returned from the Illinois State Police Crime Lab, Police Chief Jason Reid told Patch.

"We are confident in the medical examiner's ruling and have nothing further to note at this time," Reid said.

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