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Speed and Slick Roads Cited in Fatal Crash Near Harvard, Illinois. Authorities report that a man in his 20s died after his vehicle struck a tree and caught fire near Harvard, Illinois. The incident occurred on Route 173 near Oak Grove Road, where investigators believe excessive speed on slippery roads contributed to the crash. Emergency crews responded to the scene and extinguished the fire, ultimately discovering the deceased driver inside the car. No additional occupants or injuries were reported by officials at the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 2) Lake County Harvard, IL Hebron, IL Alden, IL

Driver Dies After Car Strikes Tree and Catches Fire Near Harvard. A fatal car crash occurred Wednesday evening near Harvard, Illinois, when a vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames on Route 173, just west of Oak Grove Road. The Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found the vehicle fully ablaze with one occupant inside, who was pronounced dead. Due to extensive fire damage, the type of vehicle could not be identified. No other individuals were found at the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 1) Lake County Harvard, IL Hebron, IL Alden, IL

Crash Near Marengo Hospitalizes Five After Driver Runs Stop Sign on Route 23. Five individuals, including a child, were taken to local hospitals after a two-vehicle collision at North Route 23 and River Road in unincorporated Marengo on Sunday morning. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, a driver who failed to stop at a sign was cited in connection with the crash. The impact left one vehicle in the roadway and the other in a ditch, forcing the closure of the intersection while emergency crews responded. Authorities have not released the conditions of the injured. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 31) Lake County Marengo, IL Harvard, IL Loves Park, IL

Marengo Woman Identified After Fatal Car Crash in Harvard, Investigation Ongoing. Authorities in Harvard, Illinois, have identified a 60-year-old Marengo resident found deceased in her car after a crash near the intersection of Route 14 and McGuire Road on Monday morning. The incident occurred amid slick driving conditions, and first responders found the vehicle off the roadway with minor damage. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and an investigation into the cause of her death is ongoing. Officials expect to release additional details as they become available. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 30) Lake County Harvard, IL Marengo, IL

Semi-Truck Overturns on Route 47 in Woodstock During Hazardous Winter Weather. Early Monday morning, a semi-truck carrying grain overturned on Route 47 near Ware Road in unincorporated Woodstock, Illinois. Both occupants of the truck were evaluated by paramedics but did not require additional medical care. Snow, icy roads, and strong winds caused dangerous travel conditions throughout McHenry County, leading to numerous weather-related accidents that kept first responders busy through the morning. No hazardous materials were spilled during the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 29) Lake County Woodstock, IL Harvard, IL Huntley, IL

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