Man, 21, dies after paraglider crashes in Plainfield

A 21-year-old man died Saturday after his paraglider crashed into a farm field in Plainfield following an apparent in-flight emergency, police said. Police received a call at 2:57 p.m. about the crash that occurred near 127th Street and Ridge Road, according to a news release. Witnesses at the scene assisted the pilot until Oswego paramedics arrived and attempted lifesaving measures, police said. Giovanni Lopez, of Woodridge, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kendall County coroner's office, police said. Plainfield police detectives and the Kendall County coroner's office are investigating.

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