Tuesday in west suburban Elgin, a man was hit and killed while attempting to get a goose off a roadway.
According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Rateb Argan, 59, pulled over around 6 a.m. in the 1200 block of St. Charles Street to assist in the removal of a goose from the southbound lanes of traffic.
According to officials, he was hit by a 2012 Chevrolet Express van while removing the goose.
Argan was declared dead at the scene.
Paramedics treated and released the driver of the Chevy at the scene.
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the crash.
At this time, no citations have been issued.
Officials said it was unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
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