Family of elderly man killed by garbage truck gets $1.5M

The family of an 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a garbage truck while out for a walk in McHenry County accepted a $1.5 million settlement.

Glenn Reed was out for a morning walk in the Village of Spring Grove on Sept. 15, 2021.

As Reed crossed at an intersection, a garbage truck driven by Ricardo Guerrero attempted to make a right turn. He hit Reed and knocked him to the ground, the complaint stated.

The impact caused blunt force injuries that led to Reed’s death, according to the complaint.

Read more about Partner Michael E. Holden obtaining a settlement for the family through Grace Barbic's reporting with Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.