Illinois man fatally struck by three vehicles on Route 31 identified by coroner

KANE COUNTY - Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Dundee Township after a pedestrian was struck by three vehicles early Monday morning.

What we know:

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a pedestrian hit by multiple vehicles at Illinois Route 31 and Miller Road around 5:58 a.m.

Witnesses told investigators that the pedestrian, identified as 69-year-old Thomas Yucuis, of East Dundee, was walking in the southbound lanes of Route 31 wearing dark clothing when he was struck by three vehicles:

• A Chevrolet Cruze driven by a 49-year-old man from Lake Villa
• A black Acura sedan driven by a 59-year-old man from Crystal Lake
• A grey Cadillac sedan driven by a 36-year-old man from Algonquin

All three drivers stopped to help and called 911. Medics pronounced Yucuis dead at the scene.

His preliminary cause of death was "multiple injuries due to pedestrian vs. motor vehicle mishap," the Kane County coroner said. 

Toxicology samples have been collected and are being analyzed.

What's next:

No citations have been issued as the investigation continues.