Suspect identified in fatal hit-and-run crash
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash, which occurred on July 2, in unincorporated Crystal Lake. The crash, which left a 15-year-old Crystal Lake boy dead, occurred at approximately 9:34 p.m. after a vehicle struck the child riding his bicycle and fled the scene. On the evening of […]
Suspected vehicle located in fatal Crystal Lake crash
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has located a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in unincorporated Crystal Lake on July 2, 2025. At this time, there are no additional suspects and no charges have been filed. We appreciate the community’s assistance and cooperation in the investigation thus far. More information will […]
Update to fatal bicyclist crash near Crystal Lake
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Investigation Unit has been working closely with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and McHenry County Coroner’s Office since a fatal hit and run, which occurred at approximately 9:34 p.m. on July 2, 2025. A 15-year-old Crystal Lake boy lost his life while riding his bicycle in the […]
Fatal bicyclist crash near Crystal Lake
On July 2, at about 9:34 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Crystal Lake Fire Protection District responded to a crash involving a car and bicycle on Terra Cotta Road near the intersection of Deering Oaks Lane in unincorporated Crystal Lake. Preliminary investigation indicates that two 15-year-olds were riding bicycles southbound on […]
Woman Arrested in Fatal Pedestrian Crash
A 50-year-old McHenry woman was arrested yesterday evening in connection to the pedestrian crash that killed Austin Stanek on Roberts Road in September. On Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:48 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Island Lake Police Department, and Wauconda Fire District responded to a crash in the 4300 block of […]
Update to Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Investigation Team have identified a person of interest and recovered a vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian crash in unincorporated Island Lake. On September 27, at 10:48 p.m., a 24-year-old Island Lake man was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 4300 block of Roberts […]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash
A 24-year-old Island Lake man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle in the 4300 block of Roberts Road in unincorporated Island Lake. On Friday September 27, 2024, at 10:48 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Island Lake Police Department and Wauconda Fire District responded to a crash in the 4300 […]
Arrest Made in May 29 Fatal Hit & Run
On Wednesday, July 19, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brittany Marble on five charges stemming from a May 29 fatal hit and run crash that resulted in the death of a 39-year-old North Chicago man. On May 29, 2023 at 2:08 a.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Fox Lake Police Department, Spring Grove […]
<strong>Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Crash</strong>
*See below for update on 6/1 A 39-year-old North Chicago man was pronounced deceased at the scene following a hit and run crash in Fox Lake, early Monday morning. On May 29, 2023 at 2:08 a.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Fox Lake Police Department, Spring Grove Police Department, Richmond Police Department and […]