DuPage County Coroner News & Press Releases

Identity of Deceased Person in Police Officer Involved Fatal Shooting

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:14:00 GMT

The DuPage County Coroner's Office is performing further investigation into the cause and manner of death of Edward C. Samaan, 28, from Naperville, IL.

Identity of Deceased From Train Accident in Clarendon Hills.

Richard Jorgensen — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:58:15 GMT

coronerpress Identity of Deceased From Train Accident in Clarendon Hills 2022-05-12 The identity of the Metra passenger who died in the train versus truck accident yesterday in Clarendon Hills is Christina Lopez, 72 from Downers Grove. Autopsy is scheduled for May 13th,2022. Nothing further at this time

One Person Confirmed Dead in Train Accident in Clarendon Hills.

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:25:19 GMT

DuPage County Coroner confirms one deceased person resulting from a train versus truck accident this morning in Clarendon Hills.

Public Safety Announcement: DuPage Overdose Statistics 2021:

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:12:01 GMT

DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, M.D. reports the following data concerning overdose deaths in DuPage County for the year 2021. The epidemic of opioid and other legal and illegal drugs continues to ravage our county.

Identification of Deceased Person in Burr Ridge Hit and Run Accident

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:46:54 GMT

The DuPage County Coroner's Office has performed x-rays and autopsy examination on the deceased person involved in the Burr Ridge hit and run accident on the evening of 3/6/22.

Identification of Deceased Person Found at Pratt's Wayne Woods

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:04:12 GMT

The DuPage County Coroner's Office has performed an autopsy into the death of Francisco Zavala Farfan, 26 y/o of Round Lake, IL

Naperville Death Investigation- Identification of Two Victims

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:23:59 GMT

This office along with the Naperville Police Department is investigating the death of two (2) individuals from an incident which occurred on January 18, 2022 at the location of 1300 Crab Apple Court in Naperville, Illinois.

Deceased Person found in Westmont Pond Identified

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:47:49 GMT

On Sunday 11/14/21 AT 11:10 AM, The DuPage County Coroner Office was contacted by the Westmont Police Department that a deceased person was found in a vehicle submerged in a retention pond outside an office building at 999 Oakmont Plaza.

Deceased Person Found at Waterfall Glen Identified

Richard Jorgensen — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:04:57 GMT

press Deceased Person Found at Waterfall Glen Identified 2021-10-24 Coroner Richard Jorgensen MD 630-407-2600 Deceased Person Found at Waterfall Glen Identified On Friday October 22nd, 2021 the DuPage Page County Coroner's Office responded to a report of a deceased person in the Waterfall Glen F

MERIT PRESS RELEASE CONCERNING VILLA PARK DEATH

Richard Jorgensen — Mon, 24 May 2021 21:40:35 GMT

press MERIT PRESS RELEASE CONCERNING VILLA PARK DEATH 2021-05-24 The Following information has been released by MERIT concerning the deceased person in Villa Park.: On May 24, 2021 at approximately 3:49AM, the DuPage County M.E.R.I.T. Public Integrity Team responded to the 200 block of E.

Public Safety Announcement: DuPage Overdose Statistics 2020

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:51:42 GMT

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, M.D. reported on preliminary data indicating an alarming increase in overdose deaths in DuPage County, followed by an in-depth review of all deaths due to overdose in the first six (6) months of 2020. This Public Service Announcement is a follow up for the entire year of 2020.

Public Safety Announcement: Surge in Suicide Deaths Review First 6 Months of 2020.

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:43:27 GMT

DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, M.D. reports data indicating an alarming increase in suicidal deaths in DuPage County. This Public Service Announcement is a report after an in-depth review of all deaths due to suicidal deaths in the first six (6) months of 2020, during the onset of COVID-19 “shelter at home” compared to the same period in 2019.

5-year-old Male Identified

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:36:53 GMT

The 5-year-old male who passed on September 4, 2020 has been identified as Luca Berlingerio of Glenview, Illinois. Nothing further at this time ###

Preliminary investigation Report of the deceased persons at 170 S. Watersedge #201, Glendale Heights, IL, 60138

Richard Jorgensen — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:14:09 GMT

coronerpress The DuPage County Coroner’s Office has performed preliminary investigation of the deceased persons at 170 S. Watersedge #201, Glendale Heights, IL, 60138 2020-09-03 The DuPage County Coroner’s Office has performed preliminary investigation of the deceased persons at 170 S. Watersed

Glendale Heights incident – identification of 2 victims

Richard Jorgensen — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:17:56 GMT

The DuPage County Coroner’s Office has completed the identification of the deceased persons at 170 S. Watersedge #201, Glendale Heights, IL, 60138.

Public Safety Announcement: DuPage Overdose Statistics 2020

Richard Jorgensen — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:22:37 GMT

coronerpress Public Safety Announcement: Surge in Overdose and Suicide Deaths Review First 6 Months of 2020. 2020-08-20 Public Safety Announcement: Surge in Overdose and Suicide Deaths Review First 6 Months of 2020. On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 DuP

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: New Street Drugs Identified in DuPage County

Richard Jorgensen — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:38:58 GMT

coronerpress Dr. Richard Jorgensen, DuPage County Coroner Warns Of Two New Street Drugs 2020-08-13 Richard Jorgensen MD PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Richard Jorgensen, DuPage County Coroner, wishes to inform the public of the occurrence of two new street drugs in the area. These drugs are Fl

IDENTITY OF DECEASED FOUND IN WEST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER

Richard Jorgensen — Thu, 28 May 2020 20:21:16 GMT

coronerpress Identity of Deceased Found in West Branch DuPage River 2020-05-28 IDENTITY OF DECEASED FOUND IN WEST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER On Wednesday May 28 the DUPAGE Forest Preserve Police recovered a body from the West Branch of the DuPage River - near Mack Road. T

Public Service Announcement: Narcan Availability and Help Information

Richard Jorgensen — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:51:12 GMT

press ANNOUNCEMENT: NARCAN AVAILABILITY AND HELP INFORMATION 2020-05-15 Public Service Announcement: Narcan Availibility and Help Information DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, MD and The DuPage County Health Department along with the HOPE (Heroin and Opioid Preven

Public Safety Announcement:Surge in Overdose Deaths

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 13 May 2020 20:34:57 GMT

coronerpress Public Safety Announcement:Surge in Overdose Deaths 2020-05-13 Richard Jorgensen, MD DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen MD would like to advise the citizens of DuPage County that there has been a unusual spike in the number of overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses in the past

Public Safety Announcement:Surge in Overdose Deaths

Pam Hansen — Wed, 13 May 2020 20:23:42 GMT

OPIOID RELATED DEATHS FOR 2019

Pam Hansen — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:42:38 GMT

press OPIOID RELATED DEATHS FOR 2019 2020-02-06 Press Release Wednesday, February 5, 2019 Coroner Richard Jorgensen, MD releases 2019 Opioid Statistics DuPage County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen MD, has completed evaluation of the Opioid related deaths for 2019. Heroin related deaths have fallen

Coroner Richard Jorgensen, MD releases 2019 Opioid Statistics

Pam Hansen — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:15:38 GMT

Press Release Wednesday, February 5, 2019 Coroner Richard Jorgensen, MD releases 2019 Opioid Statistics DuPage County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen MD, has

OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN WASHINGTON, DC BY DR. JORGENSEN

Sandy Modesitt — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:02:46 GMT

OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN WASHINGTON, DC BY DR. JORGENSEN

SHOOTING DEATH FROM ELMHURST HOSPITAL

Pam Hansen — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:10:49 GMT

press SHOOTING DEATH FROM ELMHURST HOSPITAL 2019-10-03 The DuPage County Coroner's Office is investigating a shooting death from Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, Illinois. The investigation is in coordination with the Elmhurst Police Department and the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. The identifi

DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen MD releases 2018 Opioid Statistics.

Sandy Modesitt — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:48:57 GMT

Coroner Richard Jorgensen, MD releases 2018 Opioid Statistics

2017 Opioid Statistics

Sandy Modesitt — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:01:04 GMT

press 2017 Opioid Statistics 2018-01-23 2017 OPIOID STATISTICS The DuPage County Coroner’s Office has completed all suspected opioid related deaths from 2017. The numbers are startling and show that we continue to have a serious problem of addiction and death related to legal and

Bensenville apartment fire fatality

Charlie Dastych — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:20:26 GMT

press 1 DEAD IN BENSENVILLE APARTMENT FIRE 2017-11-20 The DuPage County Coroner's Office, Bensenville and Fire Departments along with the DuPage County Arson Task Force are currently investigating a residential apartment fire fatality in Bensenville, Il. At approximately 6:17 am on Sunday< Novem

Train Vs. Pedestrian Clarendon Hills

Charlie Dastych — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:22:26 GMT

press PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY TRAIN IN CLARENDON HILLS 2017-09-28 The DuPage County Coroner's Office along with the Clarendon Hills Police Department are currently investigating the death of a female subject who was struck by a train. Emergency personnel responded to rail way at Burlington and Prospect

MOTOR VEHICLE VS MOTORCYCLE FATALITY ELMHURST

Charlie Dastych — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:38:14 GMT

press MOTOR VEHICLE VS. MOTOR CYCLE FATAL COLLISION 2017-09-26 The DuPage County Coroner's Office along with the Elmhurst Police Department and the DuPage County Accident Reconstruction Team (DUCART) are currently investigating a single traffic fatality which occurred in Elmhurst, Illinois. At approx

DuPage County Coroner Issues Correction of Naperville Sun Article

Sandy Modesitt — Fri, 12 May 2017 20:29:25 GMT

press DUPAGE COUNTY CORONER ISSUES CORRECTION OF NAPERVILLE SUN ARTICLE 2017-05-12 DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen corrects the conclusions expressed in headline and content of an article published today by the Naperville Sun. The article was written by Bill Byrd contact reporter

2016 Opioid Statistics

Debbie Deacy — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:39:01 GMT

press 2016 OPIOID STATISTICS 2017-01-24 The DuPage County Coroner’s Office has completed all suspected opioid related deaths from 2016. The numbers are startling and show that we continue to have a serious problem of addiction and death related to legal and illegal opioids. There is also a trend

UNINCORPORATED VILLA PARK SHOOTING

Pam Hansen — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:24:49 GMT

12/18/2016 Chicago Tribune/Naperville Sun Article

Pam Hansen — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:07:34 GMT

Roselle pedestrian vs. Train

Charlie Dastych — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 16:15:54 GMT

Fire death investigation in unincorporated Glen Ellyn

Charlie Dastych — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 16:05:09 GMT

press RESIDENTIAL FIRE DEATH INVESTIGATION IN UNINCORPORATED GLEN ELLYN 2016-10-24 The DuPage County Coroner's Office and the DuPage County Sheriff's Department are currently investigating the residential death of one subject in unincorporated Glen Ellyn, Illinois. At approximately 4:00 am this date,

LaSalle County Skydiver Death Investigation

Charlie Dastych — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:38:58 GMT

press LASALLE COUNTY SKYDIVER DEATH INESTIGATION. 2016-10-24 The DuPage County Coroner's Office along with the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office are currently investigating the death of a skydiving incident in unincorporated LaSalle County, Illinois. At approximately10:21am on October 23, 2016, th

AURORA DEATH INVESTIGATION

Charlie Dastych — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:21:45 GMT

Apparent Homicide Investigation

Charlie Dastych — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:40:32 GMT

WILLOWBROOK H.S. 15 YEAR OLD STUDENT

Charlie Dastych — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:33:40 GMT

Burial for Baby Hope

Charlie Dastych — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:59:06 GMT

Herrick Lake remains

Charlie Dastych — Mon, 16 May 2016 21:18:23 GMT

Coroner Richard Jorgensen, MD is named “Public Official of the Year”

Pam Hansen — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:41:40 GMT