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Identity Released in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Waukegan Woman in Winthrop Harbor. The Lake County Coroner has identified Shanna White, a 50-year-old mother and grandmother from Waukegan, as the victim in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Winthrop Harbor. Emergency responders were called to the 1400 block of Sheridan Road late Thursday night, where White was found with severe injuries. An autopsy confirmed she died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities continue to investigate as her family seeks information. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 28) Lake County Waukegan, IL Zion, IL

Coroner Releases Names of Two Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 173 in Wadsworth. Authorities have identified Kelly Wooten, 51, and Jacklyn Bradley, 45, both from Stoughton, Wisconsin, as the two people killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning on Route 173 in Wadsworth. Investigators report that their sedan veered out of its lane and collided with a semi-truck, resulting in fatal blunt force injuries. The incident prompted an extended closure of Route 173 between Route 41 and North Kilbourne Road for several hours. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Township Fire Protection District responded to the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Wadsworth, IL

Woman Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident on Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor. Authorities in Winthrop Harbor are investigating a hit-and-run on Sheridan Road near 14th Street that resulted in the death of a woman late Thursday evening. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 11:10 p.m. and found the victim in the roadway before transporting her to a hospital in Waukegan with critical injuries. The vehicle involved fled the scene prior to police arrival. Officials are asking for information from the public to assist with the ongoing investigation. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Winthrop Harbor, IL Zion, IL Waukegan, IL

Two People Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 173 Near Zion. A fatal head-on collision occurred Thursday morning on Route 173 west of Kilbourne Road in unincorporated Zion, claiming the lives of two individuals. Emergency responders from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Fire Protection District arrived at the scene around 7:50 a.m. and found substantial damage involving a passenger car and a semi-truck, as well as a third vehicle. The crash resulted in the closure of Route 173. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 26) Lake County Zion, IL

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