Woman driver killed in Lake County collision
Last updated Monday, August 14th, 2023
A Lake County collision Saturday, August 12, killed a woman driver. The accident occurred in the 31200 block of North Route 12 in Volo around 7:00 AM.
Deputies say a Chevrolet Cruze swerved into a fuel tanker truck after committing an abrupt U-turn on Route 12. The tanker, carrying 9,000 gallons of gasoline, drove into the grassy median to get past the Chevrolet, but the car struck the semi’s rear, causing extensive damage.
The car driver, an 84-year-old woman from Oakwood Hills, suffered severe injuries and was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where she died shortly after. The truck driver, a 39-year-old McHenry man, remained uninjured and assisted investigators. The Lake County Coroner’s Office is scheduling an autopsy for the woman. Her identity is protected right now.
Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations unit are investigating the crash.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased in this difficult time.
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Lake County collision had tragic consequences
Sadly, such accidents are common when a car backs out of a parking spot and crashes into an oncoming vehicle. The thing is, the visibility can be tricky when you’re going in reverse, and trucks, well, they’re not the easiest to handle in tight spots.
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There are a few basic precautions you can take to avoid trouble:
- Check Blind Spots
- Use Mirrors
- Go Slowly
- Use Signals clearly and early to communicate your intentions to other drivers
- Obey Right of Way
- Practice Parking
- Avoid Distractions
- Use Technology such as backup cameras or parking sensors
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