Teen driver faces traffic citations after deadly crash at Hinsdale sub shop

HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- A teenage driver will face traffic citations after a deadly crash at a suburban sub shop.

Back in July, authorities said, a teen driver working at a Hinsdale car wash hit the accelerator instead of the brake.

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He hit 14-year-old Sean Richards, who died, before crashing into Fontano's Subs at 9 South Lincoln Street.

Three others were also hurt.

The DuPage County state's attorney and Hinsdale police chief said it was a tragic accident, adding the driver did not intend to hurt anyone.