A Romeoville soldier serving in Afghanistan was killed Wednesday when his vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device.
Army Spc. Kyle J. Wright, 22, was a 2006 graduate of Romeoville High School and joined the Army after graduating. He was based at Fort Lewis, Wash.
Wright's father, Richard Wright, said his son died instantly when he drove over the IED.
Plans will be made for a full military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, as were Kyle's wishes.
