14-year-old Hinsdale boy dies after being struck by Jeep that slammed…

A 14-year-old boy who was in critical condition earlier this week after being struck by a Jeep that slammed into a Hinsdale sub shop has died, his family confirmed Friday.

“Our hearts are broken as we inform you that our precious angel, Sean Patrick Richards, went to heaven Thursday, July 20,” the statement read, which was released on behalf of the Richards family by the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. “We are devastated and will forever have a large hole in our hearts.”

The collision occurred at approximately 2:36 p.m. Monday at Fontano Deli and Subs, located in the first block of South Lincoln at approximately 2:36 p.m., officials said.

According to police, Sean, of Hinsdale, was outside the restaurant when he was struck by the Jeep, which had driven out of a nearby car wash and slammed into the wall of the restaurant. Sean was transported to an area hospital and then was flown to Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition,…