** NEWS RELEASE **

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash

Kendall County, IL (January  29, 2025, 5:00 PM)

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic crash that occurred at approximately 11:56 AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, near the intersection of Route 47 and Walker Road in Kendall Township.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling eastbound on Walker Road entered the intersection at Route 47 and collided with a southbound semi-truck. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the sole passenger was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Their identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The semi-truck driver was evaluated by paramedics and released at the scene.

Investigators from the Illinois State Police responded to assist with the investigation and conduct a traffic crash reconstruction. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.  The roadway was closed for approximately four and a half hours as the investigation was being conducted.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Yorkville Police Department, Illinois State Police (ISP), Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Kendall Township, and the Kendall County Coroner’s Office.

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Contact:          Deputy Dan Briars #95

Phone:             (630) 465-2067

Email:             dbriars@kendallcountyil.gov