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Court docs say company exec was almost 3 times drinking limit, went 'full throttle' in fatal boat crash near McHenry
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Key Points:
- Richard M. Stevenson, a 45-year-old company executive from Lisle, was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI causing a fatal crash after his boat struck another on the Fox River near McHenry, resulting in one death.
- Stevenson’s blood alcohol content was 0.236, nearly three times the legal limit, and his boat was traveling at full throttle in a no-wake zone when the collision occurred.
- The crash led to the decapitation and death of a female occupant of the smaller boat, while another occupant was hospitalized with serious injuries; a dog on one of the boats survived.
- Emergency responders, including fire, sheriff, and natural resources police, conducted a search and rescue operation, closing the Fox River temporarily; Stevenson was arrested and remains in custody awaiting court appearance.
- McHenry Fire Chief highlighted the tragedy as a reminder of the need for specialized emergency training and praised the coordinated response among multiple agencies.
