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Illinois U.S. Postal Service worker collapses and dies while working at post office near Lake Forest

A United States Postal Service worker, who was in his 40s, collapsed and died in the parking lot of a post office near Lake Forest Monday evening, authorities said.

The Libertyville Fire Department responded around 9:02 p.m. Monday to the U.S. Post Office Carrier Annex, 27848 Bradley Road in unincorporated Lake Forest, for a report of a medical emergency.

Coroner’s officials said a postal worker collapsed in the parking lot of his workplace.

He appeared to be having a medical event, which was witnessed by a co-worker who called 911.

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