Single-Vehicle Crash with a Light Pole Ejects, Kills Driver at IL-59 and Meridian Pkwy in Aurora

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The Aurora Police Department in Illinois is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred about 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, near the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Meridian Parkway.

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Aurora responded to the scene and provided immediate medical aid before transporting the driver to Rush Copley Medical Center. Despite medical efforts, the driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:43 a.m.




Preliminary information indicates that a white 2018 Jaguar XE, driven by a 32-year-old male, who had recently moved to Aurora, was traveling southbound on Route 59 when he lost control of the vehicle just south of Meridian Parkway. The Jaguar veered off the roadway and struck a light pole on the west side of Route 59. The impact caused the driver to be ejected from the vehicle, resulting in life-threatening injuries. No other occupants were in the vehicle.

The Kane County Coroner’s Office has taken custody of the deceased, and will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The driver’s name will be released by the Coroner’s Office at a later time.

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Division is conducting a thorough investigation into the crash. Portions of the roadway remained closed for several hours as investigators worked to reconstruct the scene. The City of Aurora’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and other support services were notified due to damage to the light pole.

“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the driver during this heartbreaking time. This incident serves as a reminder that even minor slush or moisture can create hazardous conditions — especially in colder temperatures. We urge all drivers to slow down, remain alert, and adjust their driving behavior to winter road conditions to help prevent tragedies like this.”

— Aurora Police Department

Northbound Route 59 is nine lanes across including two left turn lanes to westbound Meridian Parkway and one right turn lane to eastbound Glacier Park Avenue.

The Speed Limit is 40 MPH on northbound Route 59, according to Google Maps Street View images captured May 2024.

Southbound Route 59 is nine lanes across including two left turn lanes to eastbound Glacier Parkway and one right turn lanes to westbound Merdian Parkway.

The Speed Limit is 40 MPH on northbound Route 59, according to Google Maps Street View images captured September 2024.




Eastbound Meridian Parkway is seven lanes across with two left turn lanes to northbound Route 59 and one right lane to southbound Route 59.

Westbound Meridian parkway is seven lanes across with two left turn lanes to southbound Route 59 and one right lane to northbound Route 59.

The investigation is ongoing after the on-scene investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Division at 630-256-5330 or email [email protected].

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