Matthew Verde, owner of Neat Kitchen & Bar restaurant in Westmont, dies after being hit by a car in Oswego

OSWEGO, Ill. (WLS) — A Westmont restaurant owner died after being hit by a car while crossing the street.

Oswego police said 49-year-old Matthew Verde was struck Thursday evening as he was walking on the access road near the Meijer store at 2700 Route 34.

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Investigators determined that the owner of Neat Kitchen & Bar was hit by a Toyota driven by a 17-year-old girl.

Verde was transported to the hospital, and on Sunday afternoon the restaurant announced the owner’s death.

“In Matt’s words: ‘See you on the other side, buddy,'” the post said.