On January 30, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, a tragic incident occurred involving an individual identified as Roman Havekla. Roman was riding a bicycle in traffic when he was struck by a vehicle. Despite efforts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries at Luthern General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the emergency room.
The case was assigned to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 2121 West Harrison, Chicago, Illinois. This agency, operating under the designation ME2026-00619, is responsible for investigating deaths and handling cases involving unclaimed individuals. In this particular situation, Roman Havekla remains unclaimed, with Namus ID UCP156540 serving as the identifying record for him.
Efforts to locate family or next of kin for Roman Havekla have, so far, been unsuccessful. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, reachable at 312-997-4500, continues to search for any acquaintances or relatives who might come forward to claim Roman's remains and provide him with the dignified final resting place he deserves.
Date Found: 01/30/2026
