Naperville man killed when car crashes into tree Saturday

A 61-year-old Naperville man was killed Saturday night when the vehicle he was driving went off the road and struck a tree in Naperville, police said.

Police and fire personnel responding to the crash at Hobson Road and Olesen Drive at about 10:33 p.m. arrived to find the driver unresponsive and trapped inside a gray 2015 Mercedes-Benz.

The vehicle was on its side under a large tree and pinned against a fence on the south side of the intersection, Naperville police said.

The man was pronounced dead on the scene.

A preliminary investigation indicated the vehicle was southbound on Olesen Drive toward Hobson when it left the roadway, struck a tree, flipped on its side and landed on the fence, police said.

The intersection was closed until about 3 a.m. Sunday while police investigated.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department Traffic Unit at (630) 420-6117.

szalusky@dailyherald.com