Westmont restaurant owner dies after being struck by car in Oswego

OSWEGO, Ill. (WLS) -- The owner of a restaurant in Westmont has died after being hit by a car while he was crossing a road.

Oswego police said 49-year-old Matthew Verde was hit Thursday night, while walking on an access road near the Meijer store at 2700 Route 34.



Investigators said the owner of Neat Kitchen & Bar was hit by a Toyota driven by a 17 year old girl.

Verde was transported to a hospital and the restaurant posted on Sunday afternoon that the owner had died.



"In Matt's words, 'See ya on the flip side Buddy,'" the post said.