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Man found dead in burning SUV identified

A man found inside a burning SUV that damaged a home Tuesday afternoon has been identified as 76-year-old Walter Drogos of Fox Lake.

Drogos suffered severe burns, but final autopsy results are pending toxicology studies including carbon monoxide testing, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said Thursday.

Police called to the 0-100 block of Scenic Lane near Pistakee Lake in Fox Lake about 2 p.m. Tuesday found a 2000 Dodge Durango engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to a vacant summer home, authorities said.

Drogos, the SUV’s only occupant, was found in the driver’s seat after the fire was extinguished, according to police.

Police said the vehicle backed into the home’s driveway, onto the front entry stairs and caught fire. Flames spread to the front of the home and caused significant damage.

Fox Lake police, fire investigators, the Office the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the coroner’s office are investigating.

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