Daekwon Cunningham Killed in Calumet Park Interstate 57 Accident on December 3, 2025

On December 3, 2025, Daekwon Cunningham, a 29-year-old resident of Calumet Park, Illinois, was fatally struck in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 57 near 120th Street. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when Cunningham, along with two other individuals, exited their vehicles following a prior crash involving three cars. A subsequent vehicle then struck all three men, resulting in Cunningham’s death at the scene.

Authorities, including the Illinois State Police, are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Preliminary data indicate that factors such as speeding, distracted driving, and failure to yield are common contributors to fatalities on U.S. roadways. The family of Daekwon Cunningham may pursue a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.