Man killed in Waukegan crash in north suburbs, police say

Sunday, November 27, 2022
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- A man was killed in a north suburban crash on Saturday morning, police said.

At about 10:30 a.m., Waukegan police officers responded to a crash in the 2000 block of North Sheridan Road.
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A man in his 60s was driving a 2011 Chrysler 200 southbound when he veered into a parallel southbound lane and struck the side of a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, preliminary police information indicated. The Chrysler then lost control and left the roadway before striking a utility pole and tree.

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The Chrysler's driver was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His identity has not yet been released.
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The three people inside the Tahoe did not require any medical attention.

Police said the speed at which the Chrysler was traveling appears to be a major factor in the crash, but did not immediately provide further information about the incident.
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