Uber Eats driver dies after being found unresponsive on Chicago street

CHICAGO - A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.

What we know:

The 28-year-old man was discovered around 2 a.m. on the street near Lotus Avenue and Flournoy Street in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he later died. Detectives have launched an investigation into his death.

As of Monday evening, the Cook County Medical Examiner identified the man as Daniel L. Figueroa, of Westmont. 

FOX Chicago reached out to Uber Eats, who confirmed Figueroa was a driver for their company. Their statement is shared below: 

"We’re incredibly saddened by this tragic loss, and our thoughts are with their family and loved ones as they navigate this unimaginably difficult time. We’ve reached out to police and will assist them however we can," an Uber spokesperson said.