Generated

Richard M. Stevenson faces reckless homicide charges after deadly boat crash on the Fox River

A McHenry County judge denied pretrial release for Richard M. Stevenson, who faces charges of aggravated DUI causing death and reckless homicide following a fatal boat crash on the Fox River. The collision occurred on Saturday afternoon when Stevenson was operating a 31-foot pontoon boat that struck a 20-foot Crownline boat at a high rate of speed. The crash resulted in the death of a 48-year-old woman and left two others injured. Prosecutors described the incident as a preventable tragedy caused by alcohol and excessive speed. Testing showed Stevenson had a blood alcohol concentration of approximately .20 at the time of the collision. Witnesses reported that Stevenson was speeding in a no-wake zone and ignored repeated warnings from passengers to slow down. Judge Cynthia D. Lamb ruled that Stevenson poses a real and present threat to the community due to his extensive history of reckless driving and alcohol-related offenses. Stevenson remains in custody pending his next court appearance on August 5.

Sources