A bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a Wauconda driver who blew a red light before fleeing the scene along Route 176 in Prairie Grove, police said. The Prairie Grove Police Department, Nunda Rural Fire Protection District and Cary Fire Protection District responded around 10:20 a.m. Friday to Route 176 and Valley View […]
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McHenry County Sheriff continues investigation into hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-old teen near Crystal Lake
McHenry County Sheriff officials continue to investigate the death of a 15-year-old teen who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver near Crystal Lake late Wednesday night. Sheriff’s officials released information Thursday regarding the vehicle that fled the scene after fatally striking the teen from behind as he and another boy rode their bicycles […]
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‘I miss him so freaking much’: Family identifies teen killed in hit-and-run near Crystal Lake, sheriff releases car information
The mother of a teen expressed deep sadness Thursday after her oldest son was killed by a hit-and-run driver near Crystal Lake Wednesday night. Jill Laureys said her son, Nicholas, 15, was coming home on his bike from fishing with a couple of friends when a vehicle “hit him and took off from the scene.” […]
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Pre-trial release denied for 2nd suspect charged in fatal hit-and-run of teen riding bicycle in Waukegan
A judge denied pre-trial release to a Waukegan man after he and a woman were charged with fatally running over a 17-year-old boy riding his bicycle in Waukegan and fleeing the scene. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 12:45 a.m. on November 10 to the area of Belvidere Road and Fulton […]
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Pre-trial release granted for 1 of 2 suspects charged in fatal hit-and-run of teen riding bicycle in Waukegan
A Vernon Hills woman was granted pre-trial release after she and a second suspect were charged with fatally running over a 17-year-old boy riding his bicycle in Waukegan and fleeing the scene. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 12:45 a.m. on November 10 to the area of Belvidere Road and Fulton […]
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Charges filed against 2 drivers accused of fatally running over teen on bicycle, fleeing scene in Waukegan
Two suspect drivers have been charged after they allegedly struck and killed a 17-year-old boy riding his bicycle before fleeing the scene in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 12:45 a.m. on November 10 to the area of Belvidere Road and Fulton Avenue for a report of a vehicle crash […]
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Police recover 2 vehicles, identify suspects in fatal hit-and-run of teen riding bicycle in Waukegan
Police announced they have seized two vehicles and identified two drivers who struck and killed a 17-year-old boy riding his bicycle before fleeing the scene in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 12:45 a.m. on November 10 to the area of Belvidere Road and Fulton Avenue for a report of […]
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33-year-old man remains in ICU in coma after being struck by car while riding bike near Libertyville
A 33-year-old man is in a coma fighting for his life in the ICU a week and a half after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near Libertyville. The Libertyville Fire Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12 p.m. on November 9 to the area of Rockland Road west […]
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Coroner identifies 17-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run crash while riding bike in Waukegan
The coroner has released the identity of a 17-year-old boy who was left to die in the roadway after he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Waukegan Sunday morning. An autopsy performed Tuesday showed Jorge Carmona, 17, of Waukegan, died as a result of blunt force injuries from a vehicle collision, according to Lake […]