Casket thrown from hearse in Homewood hit-and-run; 1 suspect in custody, 2 at large

Friday, October 27, 2023
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- A casket was thrown from a hearse during a hit-and-run crash in south suburban Homewood Friday morning.

Police say someone speeding in a stolen Kia crashed into the hearse at 183rd and Kedzie around 8:30 a.m. Friday.

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The casket, which had a body inside, was tossed from the hearse. The driver of that hearse was taken to a hospital.

Three people in the Kia fled on foot, Homewood village officials said. So far only one of them has been caught and taken into custody.

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Anyone with information about this incident should call 708-206-3420.
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