More tragedy in the LW area; a bad year. Having lived in this area for almost 40 yrs, I must say that the stop sign on Cedar sneaks up on me, having been there only a few years now. Maybe more signage is needed there.

I wonder if the offender was texting. I am sick and tired of seeing people texting while driving. Worst case, they put everyone around them at risk of losing their life. They also drive us nuts at a light when it turns green and they don't go until they get a horn or maybe see other cars moving out of the corner of their eye. Don't text and drive.

Very sad! Way too young. I'll be keeping him and his family in my prayers :(

I lived @ that intersection, it's very dangerous!!

So the guy who rear-ended him was local, which means he knew about the stop sign. People fly down that road- which is usually ok.

I don't think you can assume because one is local that they know all the streets. I'm local and I don't know every section of every street in the area. Plus, it should never be ok to "fly down" a road, it they're going over the speed limit. I'm not saying that's what happened here. I just don't think its a good message to send that it's ok to fly down roads unless the speed limit allows it. :-)

The area where this accident was, is pretty dark until you get up to the intersection. And like others mentioned, it is dangerous.

I am so saddened to hear that such a kind and wonderful young man that I had the pleasure of watching grow up, has been taken so soon. My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to the Bulger family and his amazing friends at this difficult time.

Tristan, I don't think there is anything like an "unofficial" speed limit. Posted speed limits are there because they are the "official" speed limits. If police don't enforce them and if motorists don't obey them, shame on them all.

After last night, seeing that wreck, my mind has been weary, my heart has been heavy. Someone lost their Son, Father, Best Friend, or Brother...this saddens me to no end...I just want you all to know how much I wish I could have helped in any way. My 16 year old and I were there before emergency help arrived, but due to the extreme situation, I kept my Son out of the way of witnessing more than he already had seen. It only matters that all involved ALL ARE SOMEONE'S CHILD! We can all question why, make assumptions, pass judgement, but the end result is still the same, and cannot be changed. Being from Manhattan for several years, I understand the darkness, the speed limit, the hill just over the tracks on Delaney, just before the stop sign, the loose gravel, that is sometimes scattered there, the animals I have seen there, the many drivers, young and old, that have ignored that stop...I could go on and on...my point is, many families, friends, of all these children, are grieving right now, no matter what. Please respect those who are suffering, and stop with all the ignorant remarks, and assumptions, and blame! Hold your family tight, keep them close, try to teach them the ways of life, and PRAY YOU NEVER HAVE TO BE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS STORY!!! You never know.....

A tragedy indeed. Prayers to the family of the young man that was killed and all involved.

that four way stop should have the "flashing" stop signs.

I treat everyone with compassion, and I am heart broken over your loss and will never forget Bryan, or the date, or you, his family! I am so sad for your loss, Cheryl... Sooo saddened!!!!

I am soo sorry for your loss..My husband Greg Ponto was on his way home from work and witnessed the whole accident.He talked to the passenger in your sons car and at that time he used her phone to call 911..He stayed there with your son and his passenger until the Manhattan Fire Dept arrived first.. While he was leaving the other Fire Departments and ambulances were arriving..We are truly sorry! You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time..Michelle Ponto

I was friends with Bryan back in high school. We have since lost touch within the past 2 years, but I am truly heart broken. He was such an amazing person and a great friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will never be forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers to Bryan's family on your loss.

I didn't know Brian. I don't know this family. But I do know loss. My heart is hurting for your family during this horrible time. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep his memory alive and always know he is with you all! He will never leave you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and guide you with his Love and Mercy through your grief.

My heart felt condolences go out to Cheryl and the Bulger family for your tragic loss! May the Lord wrap his arms around your family through your grief.

Chicago Trib reports, "Rymut was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision. Will County Court records show he was found guilty in December of driving 26-30 mph above the speed limit in Frankfort."

Hope there's some follow-up reporting on toxicology and cell phone records.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-09/news/chi-joliet-man-dies-in-crash-near-new-lenox-20120809_1_joliet-man-three-vehicle-collision-camaro

My father was the Frankfort man in the car accident that was hit as he drove through the intersection. My wife and I live near Cedar Road and Delaney Road and have witnessed too many cars/motorcylces failing to stop at that intersection. My wife and I are going to try and get a petition to install a flashing red light at that intersection. I emailed the village of New Lenox on the most effective way to accomplish this, does anyone know? I believe that I need to attend a town meeting according to a law enforcement officer that I asked.

The Will County Highway Department has jurisdiction over that intersection. My condolences to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life at such a young age.

My thoughts and prayers to Bryan's family and friends. My wife and I live next door to Bryan. We had just started to develop a friendship with him and Bre before this happened. I was really excited about having him as a neighbor because we were fairly new to the area as well. From the few times that I spoke with him, I could tell he was a very honest and good-hearted man. The night of the accident, I was on shift at Downers Grove Fire Dept. I was at the hospital, doing paperwork after having just transported a patient. My partner and I heard the Air Medic flying in to Good Samaritan, where we were at, so we decided to wait and see what they were bringing in and to help if need be. When the crew brought Bryan in, I had thought I recognized him but was unsure. I did not find out it was him until the next morning when I returned home. I just wanted to reassure everyone that the medics, nurses, and doctors at the hospital and on scene did everything they could to help save Bryan. He was an awesome guy, and he will be missed.

If anyone knows where the wake is being held, please post. It would be very much appreciated.

The wake is this Sunday, 8/12 at Lawn Funeral Home 7732 West 159th St. Orland Park from 2-8:30pm (708) 429-3200.

Cheryl, Wayne and Wayne jr,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine what you must be going thru.
Your old neighbor Sharon Groenewold

Bryan's girlfriend Bryanne was our babysitter and daughter of our next door neighbor. We met Bryan a couple of times and he was such a nice young man. Bryanne was so happy being with him. He was hard-working, friendly, and had everything going for him. This is so devastating to me and my heart goes out to the Bulger family as well as my friend/babysitter Bryanne. I am in such shock, I don't know what else to say. I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl and family.

Cheryl,
God bless you and your family. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through. Bryan is in a much better place now. I'm sure you've heard it before, but he is. He's at peace. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. I will pray for you, Bryan, and your family.

BRYANNE, BULGER FAMILY & FRIENDS,
I AM THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF THE TRAGIC LOSS ,GOD WILL BRING YOU COMFORT AND HEALING IN THE DAYS AHEAD, JUST LEAN ON HIM,. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS, REMEMBER GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU

The speed limit on non posted roads is 55 mph, not 65... Anyone who lives in Manhattan knows that there is a stop sign at that intersection, and lowering the speed limit will do nothing because it is not enforced there. Manhattan police sit as far as Baker rd, thats it...New Lenox police never go south of Laraway. If people would just pay attention when driving and not get distracted, these things wouldn't happen. Its very easy to see that intersection, even at night. People fly down Cedar and Rt 52 all the time, and very rarely do any of them get pulled over.

Cheryl B,
I am soooo sorry to hear about the death of your son, I was on my way home that night from work and stopped to see if any one needed help, I sooo wish i could of done more for your son, I thought of him all night and said LOTS of prayers, I have a son around his age, and I cant even imagine the pain for you and your family, I am glad I stopped and hope your son felt the presence us all who stopped to try to help !! Take Care and god bless you and your family. Kim B

Wayne & Cheryl,
I heard about this accident last week through my groomer, Sue McCleish. Her son Kevin and Bryan were very good friends. I didn't know Bryan's last name until today and didn't realize it was your son. I am so sorry for your loss. Bryan, Bryanne and your family is in my prayers. This intersection is just down the block from my shop. Let me know If there is anything I can do to help get that intersection under control.
God will help you get through this painful time. Nancy N. Ex-EMA

My son also died on this corner in Sept of 2000 before it was even a 4-way stop. There continues to be way too many accidents at this intersection. There should def. be aflashing red light for all ways to see. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this young man, having suffered a loss also.

Unfortunately there are no funds to put in a $1000 solar-charged blinking red light as New Lenox is spending $750,000 on the DESIGN of a Police Station.

Well there ya go, the loser was drunk and high. Toxicology reports came in today. How's that settle with ya, "Heart"? Care to retract your comment about his "mistake"?

Oh, and to Faith: no, no one gives a care in the world as to how Jason feels. NOT. ONE. CARE.

Where did you get those reports. And what was bac and further details

Straight from the accident report, obtained by the victim's mother. His BAC was 1.2. He was arrested tonight by the Will County Sheriff. I wouldn't post anything if I did not know what I was talking about. I'm glad he was picked up, and hope justice is served. Bryan was a friend of mine for many years, and an amazing human being. You can check the Will County Sheriff's Office inmate database for further details.

All of the Jason supporters are awfully quiet now that they know the truth. He was drunk and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. There is no excuse for what he did,no kind words,no sympathy,no one cares. I just hope that he gets what's coming to him and his family can get a glimpse of what it's like to not have him around for awhile. Because the Bulgers have to live the rest of their lives not having Bryan around.

Jessica, I couldn't agree more. Do you know what drugs came up in the toxicology report, out of curiosity? I looked on Will County's website but he's no longer listed as an inmate, which is unbelievable that he was only held for 24 hours?

I heard it was nyquil and ambian

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Trygod,
To defend this man, this murderer, is ludicrous. As I sit here, in Bryan's brother's home, I am surrounded by photos of him. A man we will never see again. A man who was so kind, so smart, so responsible. We loved Bryan so much. His life was ended at another man's hand. Jason Rymut's hand. The same hand that picked up the drinks, then started his vehicle and attempted to drive home that night. He used his vehicle as a weapon, as if he had a gun. Does it matter how far over the legal limit he was? The fact is, he was over. I do not make the laws. We are not speculating here. Jason made a choice to drive that night. It was a choice that ended my friends life. Until you are the one who is holding his family while they cry, cleaning out his personal belongings from his home, or missing him this Christmas, then please do not attempt to understand our sorrow. Furthermore, please do not blame US for being angry with Jason and those who support him. The judicial system decides his fate now, but at least he will get to come home someday. What Jason took from us cannot be replaced. Please EVERYONE, remember the people on the other side of the computer who are reading this; Bryan's mother and brother. On behalf of the family we appreciate your prayers. What we do not appreciate is people who are acting like we do not have every right in the world to be angry.

You have every right to be angry but you are wrong when you say that Jason is a murderer! Bryan's death was NOT intentional! He made a mistake and it was an accident! He will be paying for it for the rest of his life as I know you want him to! Don't you think if his BAC was 1.2 he would have been arrested for a DUI that night! It was .12 which is still not ok but not anywhere close to 1.2! Stop calling him a murder! Regardless of how angry you are and how much you hate him right now, he is still a good person! I don't know why some people feel the need to be completely ignorant and ungodly! Like bryan's Mother said dont make comments if you dont know the facts! Bryan's family has to live without him for the rest of their Lives and Jason has to live with the heartache of what happened for the rest of his life! How can you think that him having to do time and being torn from his family would be justice! That would only hurt more people! The best thing that everybody can do right now is pray! Pray that Bryan's family finds the strength to get through this and pray that everyone involved (including Jason's family) finds the courage and forgiveness they need to get through this!

It will be a cold day in before I pray for that piece of garbage!!!

Dazed,
Straight from the dictionary:
Definition of MURDERER
: one who murders; especially : one who commits the crime of murder
Jason is a murderer. He murdered my friend. There is no empathy in my heart for him. As far as his family goes, they are victims. I do feel for them. I feel for his wife, his children, his parents. They are going to suffer for what he has done. It was HIS CHOICE to drink and drive. I have known since I was a small child that you are not to drink and drive, and I am assuming Jason has had access to the same information. This is cut and dry. If someone robs a bank and gets caught, do you feel sorry for them? Do you think they deserve to walk free? They knew they were committing an illegal act, and are forced to pay the consequences. If my 4 year old son talks back, even if he knows it was wrong before he did it, he gets a time out. I don't know who in their right mind raised you to believe you are not to be held responsible for your own actions. Must have had a pretty sweet childhood!
I am astounded that you call drinking and driving and KILLING an innocent young man a MISTAKE?! I will see everyone in court on the 20th, and if you want to know who I am I will be the one sobbing over my lost friend. Perhaps you are the one who needs to get your facts straight and show some respect.

You shouldn't be so quick to throw stones when you have mob action and battery charges against you! In my book that is attempted intentional murder! Almost everyone I know has had a couple drinks and gotten behind the wheel! That doesn't make it right but it really could have happened to anyone!

I agree with Throwing Stones.
'There is only one lawgiver and judge, He who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?' James 4:12

I'm sure Bryan was a wonderful young man and my prayers go out to his family & friends. But how dare you cast your judgements upon Jason.
Are you all so perfect that you have never gotten behind the wheel after having a drink? You may not have been staggering drunk, but 1 or 2 drinks could have impaired your abilities in which you all could have been in Jason's position. It was an accident that could have happened to anyone. It was a poor decision that he made that night and one he will live with and regret for the rest of his life.

'Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? Romans 2:1-3

And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7

Stop reading & writing all this trash talk & pick up a bible and pray for everyone!

Amen!

I am Bryan's mom & ask that everyone just stop, stop, stop! I am tired of seeing all of this. Respect our loss & don't even attempt to know what our family is going through. Regardless of whatever blood alcohol level, as MADD just mentioned to me in a telephone call . . . . when driving, your blood alcohol should be 0. Respect us during the hardest time of our life. Keep you comments to yourself.

I meant no disrespect to you or your family, so if I offended you with my question I am sincerely sorry. My prayers are with your family.

Cheryl,

I am so sorry for your loss. Living in Manhattan you would be amazed how many have been taken in the past year yet not publicized. Your son lived right down the street from me, I was amazed at how quickly someone a few doors down from the gentleman who hit him has showed up at his address . Most likely an "odd" coincidence, I am sure. My condolences to your family .

I am sorry - would Donna R - be Donna Rymut? Seems you have some skeletons in your closet.

really janet, skeletons in your closet??? if donna r is related to jason my heart aches for her as it does for bryans family and friends, i would hope the family and friends of bryan are finding comfort and love supporting them in their greiving process. i know how important it is to have postive people surrounding you. when my brother died in 1990 i blamed his wife. she showed up at my work(dept store) a month later with another man. i was so hurt and so angry i fed off negativety. but nothing could bring my brother back. no anger, hate,vengeance or money could make him come back to us. it was not until i found it in my heart to forgive and fill my life with positive loving people and good memories of my brother that i was able to begin the healing process. i hope janet that people like you will keep their negative oppinions to themselves and bryans family can begin their healing process. may god be with both bryan and jasons family and friends at this very difficult time. god bless us ALL

Lin,

Curious, because you must be on one side of the family here as you speak of vengeance and "money" .... Two big indicators on which side of the family you are replying to. You are right, none of it brings anyone back, but when there is corruption involved, it sets precedence. Something smells odd here....