Driver In Road Rage Beating Dies: West Dundee Police

WEST DUNDEE, IL — A man hospitalized Thursday following a road rage incident in West Dundee has died, according to police. He succumbed to his injuries Sunday around 11 a.m., Chief Anthony Gorski confirmed.

"I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the victim’s family and let them know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of the entire West Dundee Police Department," the police chief said in a statement.

Investigators said the heated exchange started early Thursday morning on a local highway and carried over into the Casey's gas station and convenience store at 700 S. Eighth St.

“I turn over and there’s a bunch of guys fist-fighting,” one witness told WGN-TV. “Guys running from one vehicle to another vehicle.”

Authorities told ABC 7 Chicago that witnesses said the victim was attacked by at least one person who punched and beat him with fists, then sped away shortly after pulling in to pump gas.

"Those responsible for this senseless loss of life have been identified and this incident was limited to a motorist dispute between the two vehicles involved," Chief Gorski said.

The chief said his investigators are closely working side-by-side with investigators from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force under the guidance of the Kane County State’s Attorney Office "to ensure that justice will be served on behalf of the victim and his family, in the form of appropriate criminal charges."

Authorities have not publicly released the victim's name or the name of those who face charges in connection with the incident.

Following the incident, Chief Gorski is reminding drivers to be mindful and respectful to others they share the road with.

"Everyone driving on our roadways needs to calm down and slow down and realize that neither time constraints nor position on the roadway is worth anyone’s life," he said.