Crime & Safety
McHenry County, IL Crash: 18-Year-Old Critically Hurt on US-14
Harvard, IL – An 18 year old man suffered life threatening injuries after a violent two vehicle crash Saturday night on US Route 14 in McHenry County, with investigators now examining whether alcohol
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-10-26T17:43:55.463Z
Harvard, IL – An 18 year old man suffered life threatening injuries after a violent two vehicle crash Saturday night on US Route 14 in McHenry County, with investigators now examining whether alcohol and speed contributed to the collision.
According to the McHenry County Sheriff 's Office, deputies and the Harvard Fire Protection District responded at approximately 10:51 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to the 9800 block of US Route 14 in Harvard, northwest of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Preliminary findings indicate the teenager was driving a 2000 Honda Accord southbound when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a northbound 2010 Lexus RX350.
The impact sent the Honda off the eastern side of the roadway, where it rolled over multiple times.
Teen Airlifted With Life Threatening Injuries Emergency responders found the 18 year old Harvard driver suffering from life threatening injuries.
He was flown to Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford for emergency medical treatment.
Authorities have not released additional information about his current condition.
The Lexus was driven by a 55 year old man from Delavan, Wisconsin.
Two passengers, ages 56 and 62, also from Delavan, were traveling in the Lexus.
All three occupants refused medical treatment at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
Speed and Alcohol Suspected Investigators believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the crash, although the circumstances remain under investigation.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office Major Traffic Crash Investigation Unit is handling the case.
Officials have not announced any charges or released the identity of the injured teenager.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the events leading up to the collision.