Rich Wojcikowski Obituary, Bookie’s Chicago Manager Killed In Governors Highway Crash
**UNIVERSITY PARK, IL** — A tragic single-vehicle accident has claimed the life of a local resident, prompting an ongoing investigation by regional law enforcement. Authorities have confirmed that a 57-year-old man from Park Forest was killed following a crash on Governors Highway on Friday.
According to the Will County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as Richard A. Wojcikowski. Officials reported that Wojcikowski was pronounced dead at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Friday at the scene on the highway, located north of University Parkway in University Park.
The incident caused significant disruption to local commuters on Friday morning. The University Park Police Department utilized social media to alert the public around 11:15 a.m., announcing that Governors Highway had been closed to all traffic. The closure was implemented “due to a traffic crash with injuries,” as emergency responders worked to secure the area and manage the scene.
At this stage of the investigation, officials have not released specific details regarding the cause of the collision or the sequence of events that led to the fatal outcome. The scene remained heavily impacted for several hours as forensic teams conducted their work.
The University Park Police Department is currently leading the investigation in coordination with the Illinois State Police. Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to contact investigators to assist in the ongoing probe.