Former Triton College Student Darius Sconiers Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision at Congress Parkway and Wells
Darius Sconiers, 35, Killed In 8-Vehicle Collision at Congress Parkway and Wells in Loop
Chicago, Illinois (January 29, 2018) – The man who was killed multi-vehicle collision in Chicago’s Loop Saturday afternoon has been identified as 35-year-old Darius Sconiers of the 3000 block of West Adams Street in Bellwood, according to Illinois State Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
The deadly crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27, at Congress Parkway and Wells in Chicago’s Loop.
According to Illinois State Police, a driver suffered a medical emergency and slammed into Cadillac truck at a very high rate of speed which led to a chain reaction crash involving eight vehicles.
The ISP stated that Sconiers, the driver of the Cadillac truck, and 11 other people were taken to a local hospital for treatment where Sconiers was declared dead, and 11 others declined medical attention at the scene.
According to the ISP and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, was a chef at some of Chicago’s top restaurants, including Lawry’s The Prime Rib, McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks and Formento’s.
Sconiers is a former student at Triton College, as per the report.
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