Early Monday morning, 15-year-old Jayden Magdaleno died in a car crash against a tree on the 9200 block of 50th Street, hence breaking the Oak Lawn community's hearts.

Oak Lawn's Jayden Magdaleno Death


The Oak Lawn Police Department says three teenagers were riding the automobile when it hit the tree. No other vehicles were implicated in the collision. Though emergency responders showed up right away, Jayden was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family, friends, and the neighborhood have all been devastated by Jayden's unexpected death. Renowned for his vivacious spirit, potential, and vigor, he had a lifetime of aspirations and ambitions waiting for him that would now never come true.

Oak Lawn has felt shockwaves from the collision; people are mourning and uniting to back Jayden's loved ones. Authorities are still looking into the incident to find the conditions that contributed to this terrible catastrophe.

Honoring Jayden Magdaleno's memory and uniting in this trying moment, the Oak Lawn neighborhood offers its greatest condolences to his family and friends.