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Niles Woman, 33, Dead In Suspected DUI Crash; Niles Girl, 4, Seriously Injured: Police

WADSWORTH, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 5 – The Porsche driver was impaired by alcohol and speeding, causing a crash that killed one and injured five others, according to Lake County Sheriff officials.

  • A fatal three-vehicle collision occurred late Saturday evening near the intersection of Frontage Road and West Russell Road in Wadsworth, Lake County, resulting in the death of a 33-year-old woman and injuries to five additional people.
  • The crash happened after a 58-year-old Addison man driving a 2020 Porsche Macan failed to stop and rear-ended a 2016 Chevrolet Volt stopped at a stop sign, causing the collision.
  • The impact pushed the Chevrolet Volt into a 2020 Mercedes-Benz, injuring drivers and passengers from all vehicles, including a 4-year-old girl from Niles with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Authorities stated speed and alcohol impairment likely contributed, and criminal charges are expected after the Porsche driver, who remains hospitalized, is released, per Lake County Sheriff Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli.
  • The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, with authorities from Lake County's specialized team examining the incident, and no charges have been filed at this time.
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