A McHenry resident working as an election judge collapsed and died inside the McCullom Lake Village Hall on election day Tuesday evening, officials said.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and McHenry Fire Protection District responded around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to the McCullom Lake Village Hall, 4811 West Orchard Drive in McCullom Lake, for a report of an unresponsive person.
A 911 caller reported they were using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on the victim, who was unconscious and not breathing.
Emergency crews arrived and attempted lifesaving measures, which were unsuccessful.
The McHenry County Coroner’s Office was notified of the death by the McCullom Lake Police Department around 9:15 p.m.
McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein identified the victim on Wednesday as Peter Culver, 75, of McHenry.
Culver was working as an election judge when he suffered a cardiac event at the village hall, Rein said.
The coroner’s office responded and began a thorough investigation before determining that Culver died from natural causes.
Rein said he was in phone contact with McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio regarding the job his staff was performing at the time.
“I assured Mr. Tirio that we would take every precaution necessary in securing the area where Mr. Culver was,” Rein said.
The coroner’s office turned back the area to Tirio and his team.
“I want to thank Mr. Tirio and his team for the professionalism they showed during this unusual and unfortunate event,” Rein said.