City of Napervillehttp://www.naperville.il.us.About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving City consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The City is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The City’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.
Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:45PM. The Naperville Police Department responded to the intersection of Ogden Ave. and Columbia St. arriving on the scene of a single vehicle accident on the southeast corner of the intersection. Responding units located a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle, involved in the crash and its driver. The Naperville Fire Department responded to the scene to attend to the serious injuries of the motorcyclist, Erik P. Lat, 28 years of age, of Lisle, Illinois. Mr. Lat was transported to Edward Hospital where he died of his injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Lat was travelling east on Ogden Ave when he lost control of his motorcycle and left the roadway on the southeast corner of Columbia St. and crashed, causing his fatal injuries. Due to the nature of the crash, members of the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit trained in crash reconstruction responded to the scene to investigate the crash which remains under investigation at this time. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit at (630) 305-5485 or email parcelk@naperville.il.us. Commander Ken Parcel, Naperville Police Department
