Services for Scott Wolf Set for Friday, Saturday
Visitation will be at Oehler's on Friday, and the funeral will be at St. Emily's on Saturday.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Driver that Hit Teen on I-90 Not Charged
Police identify man with video from toll plaza, witness.
Police have identified and “interviewed extensively” the male driver of the vehicle that struck Scott Wolf, 17, on I-90 west of Elmhurst Road on Monday at about 1:30 a.m., according to a press release from the Des Plaines Police Department. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, the manner of death of Scott Wolf, 17, of Des Plaines, was suicide, and the causes were multiple injuries and motor vehicle striking a pedestrian. “Based on information that was obtained from a witness and after reviewing footage from the Lee St. Toll Plaza, the vehicle that struck the victim was identified,” according to the report. After interviewing the driver and “conferring with the State’s Attorney’s Office it was determined that no charges …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Scott Wolf Candlelight Vigil Draws More than 250
Maine West student was killed on I-90 near Elmhurst Road on Monday morning after 1 a.m.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Maine West Student Killed on I-90 Remembered for Getting Along with Everybody
Des Plaines teen played volleyball, participated in leadership program.
Students, faculty and administrators at Maine West High School are dealing with the tragic news that a Maine West student was killed this morning on Interstate 90 and Elmhurst Road at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, the manner of death of Scott Wolf, 17, of Des Plaines, was suicide, and the causes were multiple injuries and motor vehicle striking a pedestrian. Earlier: Police searching for driver that struck Des Plaines teen. “Whenever there’s a student death that’s devastating for high school students and staff alike,” said David Beery, spokesman for District 207. “In the case of Scott, he was a very popular and well-known student, so it’s very difficult for everyone.” Wolf, a junior, and…
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Julie Ritzema
8:20 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The entire family is nice! Scott was polite, kind and a great friend to all! It is such a shock. Remember to love one another! more ›
Police Looking for Driver that Struck Des Plaines Boy
Victim was lying in westbound lanes, according to the report.
Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that struck a 17-year-old Des Plaines boy early Monday morning. The victim was lying in the westbound lanes just west of the Elmhurst Road overpass, said Commander Nicholas Treantafeles of the Des Plaines Police Department. “There are no charges on the driver, but we don’t know who that driver is,” Treantafeles said. According to the police report, a witness told police the victim was lying in the westbound lanes at approximately 1:30 a.m. when a vehicle struck him. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. Treantafeles said the incident was still under investigation, and no further details were available at this time. The incident caused all westbound lanes to be closed for three hours as …
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lalala
3:24 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
you act like MW forces students to die.. its not the schools fault nor their own. it just happens. more ›
YoureKiddingRight
3:21 am on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Carol, you are absolutely right. Scott was loved by everyone that knew him. He meant something to so many people. The person who just left him there -regardless of how he got there- needs to be held accountable for their actions, or in this case inaction. I mean, really, to be tracked down by the toll booth cameras? They had no intention of reporting this. Cold, heartless & no conscience. If they… more ›