2nd teen dies following Bartlett rollover crash

Friday, August 6, 2021
BARTLETT, Ill. (WLS) -- A second teenager has died after a crash in suburban Bartlett earlier this week.

Police say four 16-year-old boys were inside a car Tuesday when it hit a curb, a speed limit sign, and a pole before rolling over.

Officers responded to the intersection of Newport Lane and Devon Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. Police said a Honda Civic was going westbound on Devon Avenue when it struck a curb, a speed limit sign and a utility pole before rolling over on its roof.

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One of the teens, Alex Czerwik, died at the scene. A second teen, Cameron Kelty, who was seriously hurt in the crash, died of his injuries Friday morning.

The driver, 16, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said at the time. A fourth teen was also transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.



Both teens attended Bartlett High School. The principal said grief counselors will be available on Monday.
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Bartlett Police Department at (630) 837-0846.
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