Funeral services were held this week for a 28-year-old Mundelein police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in McHenry, as he is remembered for his “unwavering dedication” to protecting others. Paul Viduya Jr., 28, of McHenry, was found dead around 1:15 a.m. on June 28 in the area of Charles J. Miller Parkway and […]
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State employee, member of Jesse White’s tumbling team identified as motorcyclist who died in crash in Mundelein
A state employee, who was a “cherished” member of Jesse White’s tumbling team, has been identified as the victim who “tragically” died when his motorcycle collided with an SUV in Mundelein Monday. An autopsy performed Tuesday showed Jeff Williams, 34, of Evanston, died as a result of blunt force injuries as a result of a […]
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Coroner identifies Mundelein man who died after SUV turned in front of his motorcycle, causing crash in Mettawa
The coroner has released the identity of a Mundelein man in his 40s who died after an SUV turned in front of his oncoming motorcycle, causing a three-vehicle crash in Mettawa Monday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 8:50 p.m. Monday to the area of […]
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‘Tragic incident’: Deerfield mother of 3 dies after being hit by vehicle while in crosswalk in downtown Lake Forest
A Deerfield mother of three died after she was hit by a vehicle whose driver says he did not see her in the crosswalk in downtown Lake Forest, with officials calling it a “tragic incident.” The Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department responded around 12:50 p.m. on June 27 to Oakwood Avenue […]
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Teen from Spring Grove dies in hospital after extremely high speed crash causes major damage in Richmond
An 18-year-old man from Spring Grove has died in the hospital after he reportedly drove over 100 mph and smashed into an SUV, causing a fiery crash in downtown Richmond Sunday evening. A Richmond police officer was conducting an unrelated traffic stop when he saw a silver sedan traveling at a high rate of speed […]
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43-year-old man dies after SUV turns in front of motorcycle, causing three-vehicle crash in Mettawa
A 43-year-old man is dead and a woman was injured after an SUV turned in front of an oncoming motorcycle, causing a three-vehicle crash in Mettawa Monday evening, the sheriff said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 8:50 p.m. Monday to the area of Route 60 […]
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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into SUV, being ejected onto road on Route 45 in Mundelein
A 34-year-old man died after he crashed with an SUV and was ejected from his motorcycle on Route 45 in Mundelein Monday evening, causing a lengthy traffic shutdown. The Mundelein Police Department and Mundelein Fire Department responded around 5:25 p.m. Monday to Route 45 and Route 83 in Mundelein for reports of a vehicle crash […]
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‘Leaves a lasting legacy’: Funeral services announced for 28-year-old Mundelein police officer who died in McHenry crash
Public funeral services have been announced for a 28-year-old Mundelein police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in McHenry, as his family remembers him for his “unwavering commitment” to the community. Paul Viduya Jr., 28, of McHenry, was found dead around 1:15 a.m. Sunday in the area of Charles J. Miller Parkway and McHenry […]
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‘Profound sadness’: Mundelein Police Department mourns loss of 28-year-old officer who died in McHenry motorcycle crash
The Mundelein Police Department said it is mourning the loss of one of its police officers, who was 28 years old and dedicated his life to serving and protecting, after he died in a motorcycle crash in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:16 a.m. Sunday to the […]