Wheeling man dead, two other drivers injured in multivehicle Round Lake crash

A 47-year-old Wheeling man died following a three-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Round Lake.

The Lake County coroner’s office reported Wojciech Jaworski died from blunt force injuries suffered in the crash that occurred at about 8 a.m. near the intersection of Route 60 and Bacon Road in Round Lake.

Drivers in two other vehicles involved the crash were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, according to the coroner’s office.

According to Round Lake police, the preliminary investigation shows a westbound Toyota Camry was struck by an eastbound Dodge Durango, which had crossed into the westbound lane. The Dodge then was struck in the rear by a Volkswagen Jetta, police said in a news release.

Grayslake firefighters assisted Round Lake police officers to help extricate passengers from one vehicle. Grayslake fire Battalion Chief Jim Weidman said one person was stuck between a door and the dashboard, requiring special care and extra time for removal.

The Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team continues to investigate the crash.