Devastated Family Raising Funds To Bury 3-Year-Old Killed In DUI Crash

OAK LAWN, IL — Devastated family members are trying to raise money for funeral expenses so they can bury 3-year-old Matthew Dushenko, who was killed in a DUI crash earlier this week. Matthew’s father. Arrangements are being made to lay Matthew to rest.

In the early morning hours of July 16, Serhii and Tetiana Dushenko, and their sons, 7-year-old Daniel and Matthew were hit on the passenger side of their 2022 Toyota Sienna near the 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue intersection. The driver was speeding over 100 miles per hour, and the driver was later found to be twice the legal drinking limit, police said.

The occupants of both heavily damaged vehicles required extrication. Tetiana and Daniel were treated and released. Matthew succumbed to his injuries a few days later. Serhi, his father, was critically injured and has already undergone three surgeries. Funds raised will also be used for Serhi’s medical costs, as he has a long recovery ahead of him.

Donations can be made to the Dushenko Family Fund on GoFundMe.