CL Trucker Dies after Two Cars Crash on Route 176, UPDATE: ID Released

A press release from McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski identifying Barry Serio as the trucker killed yesterday on Route 176

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A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department:

Three Vehicle Crash Results in Fatality in unincorporated Woodstock

A 55-year-old Crystal Lake man was pronounced dead following a crash Wednesday morning when his semi-tractor-trailer over turned and crashed in unincorporated Woodstock.

The crash was on Route 176 near Franklinville Road.

The crash was on Route 176 near Franklinville Road.

A preliminary investigation indicated that around 6:52 a.m. on November 16, 2016, a 2008 Pontiac Vibe was traveling eastbound Route 176 when the vehicle rear-ended a 2013 Dodge Dart.

The 2013 Dodge was traveling eastbound, stopped on Route 176 waiting to turn north onto Franklinville Road.

The collision caused the Dodge to be pushed into the westbound lane of Route 176, where it was then struck by a westbound 1999 Peterbilt semi-tractor-trailer.

The 1999 Peterbilt then rolled over, skidding over the westbound lane and striking several trees on the side of the roadway.

The driver and sole occupant of the Dodge Dart was transported to Centegra Hospital Woodstock for precautionary reasons and has been released.

The driver and sole occupant of the Pontiac was transported to Centegra Hospital Huntley for precautionary reasons and has been released.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and the cars had airbag deployment.

The driver and sole occupant of the 1999 Peterbilt was pronounced dead at the scene by the McHenry County Coroner’s Office.

Drivers on Route 176 at Franklinville were detoured for more than 8 hours for the investigation.

The 1999 Peterbilt truck-tractor was pulling a dump semi-trailer. The trailer’s load was spilled onto Route 176.

Members of Marengo Fire Rescue, Union Fire, Woodstock Fire Protection District, McHenry County Conservation Police, Illinois State Police – Commercial Motor Vehicle Section, Union Police, Illinois Department of Transportation and McHenry County Department of Transportation responded and assisted at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Investigations Unit and the McHenry County Coroner’s Office.

Driver: 2008 Pontiac Vibe, white Male, 28 Woodstock

Driver: 2013 Dodge Dart, Black Female, 29 Marengo

Deceased Driver: 1999 Peterbilt Semi- tractor trailer, white Male, 55 Crystal Lake


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CL Trucker Dies after Two Cars Crash on Route 176, UPDATE: ID Released — 4 Comments

  1. Interesting… A “Black” female?

    Where are we getting our information?

  2. Mr. Barry Serio was a good and brave man who sacrificed his life to save another.

    I was talking with Barry just two weeks ago when he delivered stone to a jobsite I am working.
    We had good laughs just talking about dogs, trucks and guns.

    Please show respect to the drivers of the big rigs by allowing extra room at the intersections, leave a half car length or more from the white line so they can negotiate the turn more easily.

    I have to wonder if the driver who caused the accident was intexticated.

    Tip your hat or give a thumps up to those who drive the trucks that help make America great!

    Condolences and prayers for the Serio family and friends.

    Be thankful for every day you have!

  3. This is soooooooo sad, all I can say I hope the initial cause of this was NOT due to TEXTING! because if it was I would say right to Jail they go for manslaughter!

    enough is enough.

    Learn how to drive and pay attention!

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