The cause of death has been released for the contractor who died on Friday after suffering an injury at the site of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race during setup, according to authorities.
While details on what led to the electrocution remain unclear, and a death investigation is underway.The cause of death has been released for the contractor who died on Friday after suffering an injury at the site of theAccording to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, Duane Tabinski, 53, died from electrocution, and his death was ruled an accident.
The 53-year-old was injured just before 11:30 a.m. in the 500 block of South Columbus Drive, which is near Buckingham Fountain, police said. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly"The DUANE team is shocked and saddened to inform you of Duane Tabinski’s passing earlier today," his company said in a Facebook post.
While details on what led to the electrocution remain unclear, a death investigation is underway. In a previous statement, NASCAR confirmed a contractor"suffered a fatal medical emergency" and that it was coordinating with local authorities"on this tragic incident."
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