Tragedy Strikes West Pullman: Three Lives Lost in I-57 Crash
A devastating three-vehicle collision in West Pullman on early Wednesday morning claimed the lives of three men, leaving a community in mourning. The incident occurred on Interstate 57 south of 120th Street, where Ruben Lujano, 33, and Martese J. Williams, 33, were struck down while standing outside the scene.
Lujano's family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to support his daughters and mother, describing him as a loving son who "brought joy and laughter to everyone around him." He was an avid music lover, car enthusiast, and someone who valued self-improvement and inner peace. His infectious smile and kind nature left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
Unfortunately, Lujano is not the only victim whose identity has been revealed; Martese J. Williams, 33, also perished in the crash. However, the third victim, a 29-year-old man, remains unidentified.
Five others were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, but the cause of the fatal crash has yet to be revealed by Illinois State Police. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have shared few details about the incident.
Tragedy struck again in Itasca just over 24 hours later when three more lives were lost in a separate vehicle crash on I-290.
A devastating three-vehicle collision in West Pullman on early Wednesday morning claimed the lives of three men, leaving a community in mourning. The incident occurred on Interstate 57 south of 120th Street, where Ruben Lujano, 33, and Martese J. Williams, 33, were struck down while standing outside the scene.
Lujano's family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to support his daughters and mother, describing him as a loving son who "brought joy and laughter to everyone around him." He was an avid music lover, car enthusiast, and someone who valued self-improvement and inner peace. His infectious smile and kind nature left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
Unfortunately, Lujano is not the only victim whose identity has been revealed; Martese J. Williams, 33, also perished in the crash. However, the third victim, a 29-year-old man, remains unidentified.
Five others were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, but the cause of the fatal crash has yet to be revealed by Illinois State Police. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have shared few details about the incident.
Tragedy struck again in Itasca just over 24 hours later when three more lives were lost in a separate vehicle crash on I-290.
... it looks kinda fun but also super safe to drive around i mean who needs a license when you're just cruising around town? and have you seen those helmets they sell online for like 10 bucks? not exactly the most comfortable things in the world 
they sound like amazing ppl, always spreading love & positivity... how can something so senseless happen to 3 good souls?! martese willis was only 33 too, what's going on with our world? 
and meanwhile, there are people walking around outside their cars without a care in the world, oblivious to the danger lurking nearby 
we need some change, stat!
this is really heartbreaking 
it's like the whole community is still trying to process what happened and now we're getting more news of another tragedy 
in Itasca 
just 24 hours apart? It feels like a nightmare that we can't wake up from 
they're not only losing their loved one but also dealing with the emotional toll of it all 
it's just so senseless 
five others got hurt but they're lucky to be alive 
all I can do is wish everyone involved a speedy recovery 
and pray that we can learn from this tragedy to prevent more in the future 
I feel bad for Lujano's fam, his daughters are gonna grow up without their dad... And what's the deal with the third victim? Not even knowin' who he is yet... It's like, can't we just get some closure here? 
. There's gotta be more that can be done to prevent these kinds of tragedies from happening. Anyway, my thoughts are with the families affected by this crash 
. And now his family has to deal with all the stress of raising his daughters alone... I don't even know what to say, I'm still trying to process this 
and to all his loved ones, can u imagine having to lose not one but TWO people in such a short span? 
Ruben Lujano's story sounds like he was an amazing person who left a huge impact on everyone around him. I'm keeping his family and friends in my prayers 
. btw, who makes these accident reports so long? can't they just give us the 5-second version like everyone else does 
?
. First it's the West Pullman tragedy and now this other one in Itasca? Can we please have some actual updates or info on what's happening instead of just regurgitated headlines? And 5 people hurt but no one with info on that third victim yet... come on, give us something to work with! 
and martese seems like he had a similar vibe to ruben too 
. it's crazy how that can leave such a lasting impact even after he's gone.
also, how long has this been an ongoing investigation? 2 days already? doesn't seem like enough time to figure out the cause of a fatal crash... and another one just happened in Itasca... is this some kinda coincidence or what?