Illinois man charged in crash that killed 3, including 4-year-old girl
KENDALL COUNTY, Ill. - A Sugar Grove man is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a four-vehicle crash in Kendall County that killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl.
What we know:
Illinois State Police said Carson M. Rehkopf, 22, was arrested following the Friday night crash on Illinois Route 71 just past Walker Road, south of Millbrook.
Carson Rehkopf | ISP
According to ISP, the crash happened at about 9:15 p.m. when Rehkopf was driving a pickup truck south on Route 71 and crossed into the northbound lanes to pass multiple vehicles.
Police said his pickup struck an SUV head-on, triggering a four-vehicle crash.
Amy L. Witter, 38, of Des Moines, Iowa, who was riding in the SUV, died at the scene.
Three other people in the SUV were taken to area hospitals. Police said 61-year-old James D. Witter and a 4-year-old girl later died from their injuries. All four people in the SUV were from Des Moines, Iowa.
Rehkopf was also injured in the crash.
On Sunday, the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office charged Rehkopf with the following:
- Six counts of aggravated DUI involving death, a Class 2 felony
- Two counts of aggravated DUI involving great bodily harm, a Class 4 felony
- Multiple traffic offenses
What's next:
Rehkopf remains in custody at the Kendall County Jail while awaiting his first court appearance.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Illinois State Police.