Delivery Driver Killed Outside Chicago Hospital

One person in custody as police investigate the early morning incident.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 8:29pm

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A 28-year-old UberEats delivery driver was killed early Monday morning outside Loretto Hospital in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Daniel Figueroa was found unresponsive on the ground after attempting to stop someone from stealing his van. One person is in custody, but no charges have been filed yet.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers delivery drivers can face, especially in high-crime areas. It also raises questions about hospital security and whether more can be done to protect workers making deliveries to medical facilities.

The details

According to police, Figueroa had just delivered food to Loretto Hospital when he saw someone trying to steal his van. He tried to stop the theft by jumping on the passenger side door, but was then dragged about half a block, sustaining fatal injuries. Figueroa was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.

  • The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • Figueroa was found unresponsive on the ground outside Loretto Hospital.

The players

Daniel Figueroa

A 28-year-old UberEats delivery driver from Downers Grove who was killed in the incident.

Carlos Figueroa

Daniel Figueroa's father, who described his son as a 'good kid' who was trying to make a living.

Loretto Hospital

The Chicago hospital where the incident occurred and where the delivery driver had just made a drop-off.

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What’s next

Police continue to investigate the incident and are awaiting criminal charges against the person in custody.

The takeaway

This senseless act of violence against a hardworking delivery driver highlights the need for improved safety measures and support systems to protect gig economy workers, especially in high-crime urban areas.