Kaleb Hardge : Tragic Waukegan Crash Kills Zion Boy Kaleb Hardge, Injures Others: Lake County Coroner

By | May 30, 2024

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Waukegan crash Lake County coroner
2. Zion boy Kaleb Hardge accident update

A tragic head-on crash in Waukegan, Ill., resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy, identified as Kaleb Hardge of Zion. The collision, which occurred at Sunset and Kellogg avenues, also left multiple people injured. The boy, who was in a booster seat, was rushed to Vista Medical Center East with life-threatening injuries but sadly passed away in the emergency room. The driver of one vehicle crossed the center line, leading to the fatal crash. The Waukegan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating the incident. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

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1. Lake County fatal crash Kaleb Hardge Sunset Kellogg
2. Zion boy killed Waukegan crash Lake County coroner

Tragic Accident in Waukegan, Illinois

On a fateful morning in Waukegan, Illinois, tragedy struck as a head-on collision took the life of a 4-year-old boy. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sunset and Kellogg avenues, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community.

First responders rushed to the scene just after 8:10 a.m. to find two vehicles mangled in the middle of the road. The impact of the crash was devastating, with multiple victims, including the young child who was in a booster seat at the time of the collision.

The little boy, identified as Kaleb Hardge of Zion, was swiftly transported to Vista Medical Center East with critical injuries. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he tragically succumbed to his injuries in the emergency room.

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While the details of the other victims’ conditions remain undisclosed, they were promptly taken to local hospitals for treatment. The community now waits with bated breath for updates on their recovery.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities revealed that the preliminary investigation suggests that the driver of one of the vehicles veered across the center line, triggering the fatal collision. The young boy was an innocent passenger in the other vehicle, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

An autopsy conducted on the same day confirmed that Kaleb Hardge’s cause of death was due to blunt force injuries sustained during the crash. The heart-wrenching loss has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones and the wider community.

The Waukegan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is currently delving deeper into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Every detail is being meticulously examined to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the tragic incident.

As the investigation unfolds, the community unites in mourning the loss of a young life and prays for the swift recovery of those injured in the collision. The road to healing will be a long and arduous one, but the strength of the community will serve as a beacon of hope in these dark times.

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