Belvidere, IL – A 41-year-old Belvidere man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle along Olson Road, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the crash occurred around 7:03 p.m. on January 10, 2026, near the intersection of Olson Road and Sheffield. A 2018 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 19-year-old Trevor W. Tosh of Belvidere, was reportedly heading south when it entered the northbound lane to pass another vehicle. During the maneuver, the Jeep struck a pedestrian identified as Anthony G. Tzemopoulos, 41, also of Belvidere.
According to the sheriff’s report, Tzemopoulos was pronounced dead at the scene. Tosh sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Javon Bea Hospital for treatment.
Following an investigation and review by the Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office, Tosh was charged with Aggravated DUI – Alcohol Causing Death (Class 2 Felony) and DUI-Alcohol (Class A Misdemeanor). Officials note that a Class 2 felony carries a penalty of 3 to 14 years in prison, while a Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail. Tosh remains in custody at the Boone County Jail.
The crash remains under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Team.
Authorities remind the public that all charges are accusations and that every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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