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48-year-old suburban woman ID'd as person killed in high-speed boat crash on Fox River
ABC7 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Magdalena Jablonska, 48, of Des Plaines, was identified as the woman killed in a Fox River boat crash in McHenry, Illinois, suffering blunt force injuries to her body and head.
- Richard Stevenson, 45, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence after allegedly operating a pontoon boat at 80 mph under the influence, causing the fatal collision.
- Security footage and witness reports indicate Stevenson's boat entered a no-wake zone and struck a green Crownline boat, resulting in Jablonska's death and injuries to her husband.
- Stevenson’s blood alcohol level was reportedly 0.20, 2.5 times the legal limit, and he has a history of multiple traffic offenses, including previous DUI arrests and speeding violations.
- Stevenson remains detained as the case proceeds, with a court hearing scheduled for August 5.
