According to reports, two teens from Harvard, Alex Gonzalez, 18, and Miguel A. Martinez Santiago, 17, were involved in a devastating multi-vehicle crash near Woodstock. The McHenry County Coroner’s office confirmed their identities following the incident that occurred on a Sunday afternoon on Davis Road.

The local authorities responded to the scene after receiving calls about a severe crash. Allegedly, a 2021 Dodge Challenger was trying to overtake a Jeep in a no-passing zone when it collided head-on with a Volvo. This collision sent the Volvo off the road, and the Dodge ended up engulfed in flames. The chaos didn’t end there; a child passenger in the Volvo was also trapped and required urgent rescue.

Firefighters arrived swiftly, battling the blaze while working to extricate the injured child, who was later airlifted to a medical center. Sadly, both Gonzalez and Martinez were found deceased in the Dodge after the fire was put out. Additionally, Amy Roeder, 47, the driver of the Volvo and a beloved classroom aide at Westwood Elementary School, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

As the investigation continues, allegations have surfaced regarding possible alcohol involvement, with containers found at the site. However, it remains unproven whether this played a role in the crash. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is diligently working to uncover the full story behind this tragic event.