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Lisle man charged in fatal 2-boat collision on Fox River near McHenry County
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Key Points:
- Richard Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence following a deadly boat crash on Fox River near McHenry County on Saturday afternoon.
- Video footage shows Stevenson's pontoon allegedly traveling at about 70 mph before colliding with another boat, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
- The crash involved four people: two on the struck boat, where one woman died and another was critically injured, and two on Stevenson's pontoon, with one sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
- Neighbors and boating experts noted the area is dangerous due to narrow river sections and blind corners, and raised concerns about the pontoon’s three-engine setup contributing to excessive speed and loss of control.
- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, and Stevenson is set to appear in McHenry County Court on Monday afternoon.
