September 6, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Double Fatal Crash in Ringwood

On September 3, 2022 at 5:05 am, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Johnsburg Police Department, and the McHenry Township Fire and Rescue Department responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Rt. 31 south of Ringwood Rd., unincorporated McHenry County.

Preliminary investigation indicates a 2008 Saturn Vue was traveling southbound Rt. 31 south of Ringwood Rd., Ringwood, unincorporated McHenry County.  For unknown reasons, the Saturn crossed the center line, traveled through the northbound lane, and left the roadway to the east striking a tree.  Subsequently, the vehicle became fully engulfed in fire. The two occupants of the vehicle were unable to exit the vehicle and were pronounced deceased on scene.

The identities of both occupants of the Saturn are pending confirmation from the McHenry County Coroner’s Office.  It is unknown, at this time, if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this crash.  This case remains under investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Investigation Unit and the McHenry County Coroner’s Office.