SOUTH ELGIN, IL — One person is dead following a car crash Tuesday night in South Elgin. The collision occurred at the intersection of Stearns Road and McLean Boulevard, when the vehicle crashed into a pole.
The victim has been identified as Joseph Platt, a student-athlete from Wheaton Academy. Local authorities responded to the scene, where Stearns Road was temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup before reopening later that evening.
Details surrounding the cause of the crash are still under investigation, and further information has not yet been made available.
The community of Wheaton Academy is mourning the loss of Joseph, a valued member of their athletic program. The school has not yet released a statement but is expected to address the tragedy in the coming days.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
