More Information on Late July Crystal Lake Crash

From the Crystal Lake Police Department:

Crystal Lake Police Department Traffic Crash Investigation UPDATE

Crystal Lake, IL – An update to the traffic crash that occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at approximately 7:03 PM, in the 100 block of Heather Drive (Briarwood Road and Ballard Road).

Briarwood and Ballard Roads next to West Grade School.

Crystal Lake Police have reviewed several charges with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office pertaining to the driver, Connor C. Kirkpatrick (27) of Crystal Lake.

Warrants for the following offenses were obtained today for Mr. Kirkpatrick:

  • Aggravated Reckless Driving-625 ILCS 5/11-503-A1C (Class 4 Felony)
  • Reckless Conduct-720 ILCS 5/12-5(a)(2) (Class 4 Felony)
  • Criminal Damage to Property over $100,000-720 ILCS 5/12-1(a)(1)(j) (Class 2 Felony)

Mr. Kirkpatrick remains hospitalized with significant injuries and the warrant will be served upon release. This case remains an active investigation.

At this time we have no additional information to share.

We encourage anyone who may have information relating to this event to contact the Crystal Lake Police Department at 815-356-3620. In addition, anyone with a cell phone can send an anonymous tip to the Crystal Lake Police Department by texting the word CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411 (tip411). Normal text messaging rates do apply.


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