Richard Stevenson faces felony charges after a deadly boat crash on the Fox River in McHenry County.
Richard Stevenson, 45, faces felony charges of reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence following a deadly boat crash on the Fox River. The collision occurred on Saturday afternoon near South Fernwood Lane, where a large boat carrying two people ran over a smaller boat also carrying two people. One woman was killed in the crash, while two others were injured. Stevenson allegedly left the scene immediately after the collision, but was later taken into custody and booked into the McHenry County Jail early Sunday morning. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. Local residents and officials are seeking to ensure safety for all boaters. Illinois Sen. Craig Wilcox alerted the public to the crash on social media, urging residents to keep an eye out for any injured boaters who may be out of place.