Crime & Safety
Lake in the Hills Man Dies Following Early Morning Car Accident
George R. Jackson, Jr., 56, died as a result of the crash that happened near Woodstock.
UPDATED 2 p.m. Friday
A 56-year-old Lake in the Hills man died at around 4:30 a.m. Friday after his car veered off the road and struck a culvert.
McHenry County Coroner Dr. Anne Majewski confirmed her office is investigating the death of George R. Jackson Jr., of Hunters Path.
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The accident happened June 28 in an unincorporated area near Woodstock on Route 14, between Hughes and Dimmel roads.
"A 9-1-1 call came in at 4:22 a.m. "after a driver came upon the accident scene at 16210 North Route 14 in Woodstock," Majewski stated in a news release.
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"Mr. Jackson was unresponsive at the scene, then transported to Woodstock Centegra Medical Center, where he was pronounced shortly after arrival. Further investigation is currently underway."
A McHenry County Sheriff's release stated it appears Jackson was wearing his seat belt and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash.
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