Three Good Samaritans killed in I-57 crash as they checked on other victims; driver survives.
Tragedy struck on the Illinois highway system when three men stepped out of their cars to aid others after a vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 57 in West Pullman. Ruben Lujano, 50, and his friends Daekwon Cunningham, 29, and Martese J. Williams, 33, were all killed instantly.
According to relatives, Lujano was known for being selfless and putting the needs of others before his own. His former wife Destiny Jones described him as someone who "never took credit for anything" and always tried to make light of difficult situations. His daughter Leylani Padilla's 30th birthday was also celebrated by his family, but not without him attending.
Daekwon Cunningham was a well-respected figure in the community, with his mother Tracy stating that he brought light and energy to every space he was in. He had been involved with a local violence prevention organization called Chicago CRED and had recently started attending trade school.
The three men stepped out of their vehicles after an accident occurred nearby, but unfortunately for them, another car hit and killed all three instantly at around midnight on Wednesday.
Tragedy struck on the Illinois highway system when three men stepped out of their cars to aid others after a vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 57 in West Pullman. Ruben Lujano, 50, and his friends Daekwon Cunningham, 29, and Martese J. Williams, 33, were all killed instantly.
According to relatives, Lujano was known for being selfless and putting the needs of others before his own. His former wife Destiny Jones described him as someone who "never took credit for anything" and always tried to make light of difficult situations. His daughter Leylani Padilla's 30th birthday was also celebrated by his family, but not without him attending.
Daekwon Cunningham was a well-respected figure in the community, with his mother Tracy stating that he brought light and energy to every space he was in. He had been involved with a local violence prevention organization called Chicago CRED and had recently started attending trade school.
The three men stepped out of their vehicles after an accident occurred nearby, but unfortunately for them, another car hit and killed all three instantly at around midnight on Wednesday.
This senseless tragedy is nothing short of devastating. The notion that selfless individuals like Ruben Lujano, Daekwon Cunningham, and Martese J. Williams were willing to risk their lives to aid others is truly heart-wrenching. Their altruistic nature is a testament to the goodness in humanity 
. It's disheartening to think that these three men, who embodied kindness and compassion, met such a brutal end 
. The fact that they were simply trying to assist other victims of an accident highlights the importance of community and looking out for one another 
. May their legacy live on through the countless lives they touched before their passing 
.
just read about those 3 good Samaritans who lost their lives trying to help others in a crash... it's just heartbreaking 
his passion for helping others through Chicago CRED was truly inspiring 
we need more people like him in the world 
can we take a moment to appreciate those who put others before themselves & make the world a better place? 
it's just awful that one person survived while the other 3 lost their lives what if someone else was there with them? how would things have turned out differently? i feel like we're living in a world where people are more focused on themselves rather than helping each other sadly 
they were just trying to help others in need and what did they get? instant karma not! 
I mean, can you even imagine being in their shoes (literally)? stepping out of your car to check on someone else and BAM 
life is just so unfair sometimes 
we need more people like Ruben, Daekwon, and Martese in this world 
rest in peace, guys.
. I mean, what's supposed to stop us from being selfless and putting others first? We're all humans, we all deserve love and respect. Ruben, Daekwon, and Martese - may you be blessed to have touched so many lives, not just those of your loved ones 
. and poor ruben, daekwon, and martese they were literally angels on earth... always looking out for others and making sure everyone was okay. i feel so bad for destiny and leylani, it's like they lost not one but two people at once 
and martese Williams was involved with this violence prevention org? that's just heartbreaking 
... and a huge shoutout to chicago cred for all the good work you guys do in the community 
. and martese... i don't even know what to say about him 
They were literally angels on the road that night. Ruben Lujano was known for his kindness & generosity, and it's clear he lived by those values. Daekwon & Martese were both making a positive impact in their community, doing good things & trying to make a difference.