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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Crest Hill fatal crash investigation
2. Suburban Chicago man arrested crash incident
A man, Jacoby Hamilton, 19, of Crest Hill, was arrested in Joliet for causing a fatal accident that killed driver Walter Kretzler, 65, and passenger Roxane Holt, 59, in February. The Joliet Police Department’s Traffic Unit and Investigations Division determined that Hamilton was responsible for the crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of Black Road and 129th Infantry Drive, where a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Hamilton collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer, resulting in the deaths of Kretzler and Holt. Hamilton attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by officers. He has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter and is currently held at the Will County Adult Detention Center.
1. Crest Hill fatal crash investigation
2. Suburban Chicago man arrested for fatal crash
Man Arrested for Fatal Car Crash in Joliet
In a recent development in Joliet, Illinois, a tragic incident involving a fatal car crash has led to the arrest of Jacoby Hamilton, a 19-year-old resident of Crest Hill. The incident, which occurred back in February, resulted in the death of driver Walter Kretzler, 65, and his passenger, Roxane Holt, 59, both residents of Joliet.
Details of the Incident
The Joliet Police Department’s Traffic Unit and Investigations Division conducted a thorough investigation into the accident that took place near Black Road and 129th Infantry Drive. It was reported that a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Hamilton collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer at the intersection, resulting in the Trailblazer rolling over onto its passenger side after striking a fire hydrant.
Following the crash, Hamilton and an unidentified male passenger attempted to flee the scene. While officers were able to apprehend Hamilton, the passenger managed to escape. Tragically, Kretzler and Holt were pronounced dead at the scene by the Will County Coroner’s Office.
Arrest and Charges
After obtaining an arrest warrant for Hamilton, authorities took him into custody at his residence on Pioneer Road in Crest Hill. Hamilton was subsequently booked into the Will County Adult Detention Center on four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The arrest of Hamilton marks a significant step in seeking justice for the victims of the fatal car crash in Joliet. The investigation conducted by law enforcement authorities shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident and led to the identification and apprehension of the individual responsible for the tragic loss of life.
Author Information
This article was written by Jeramie Bizzle, a web producer at CBS 2 Chicago. With a background in journalism from Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com, and Sportskeeda, Jeramie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his reporting on local news events.
