1 dead, 1 critically injured in single-vehicle crash near Antioch
One man was killed and another critically injured in a single-vehicle crash near Antioch late Sunday.
Lake County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the crash scene near North Avenue and Deep Lake Road at about 10:45 p.m.
A 25-year-old Antioch man, who authorities said was driving a 2022 Ford F-350 pickup west on North Avenue, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Guy Seelye by the Lake County coroner’s office. Seelye died of blunt force injuries.
A 27-year-old Antioch man who was a passenger in the pickup was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Investigators said the pickup was speeding when it left the road for unknown reasons, collided with several traffic signs, rolled multiple times and finally struck a tree.
Authorities said the driver exited the vehicle and then collapsed.
Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash as well, investigators reported.
The crash remains under investigation.