MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A local vehicle crash on Dec. 31, 2025, has resulted in the death of 28-year-old Kevin Rangel of Harvard.
The incident occurred in the 17000 block of Route 173 in rural Harvard. According to authorities, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, complicating immediate identification of the driver. DNA samples were collected from the crash site and subsequently analyzed.
On Jan. 6, the McHenry County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy, revealing initial findings of aortic and liver lacerations. Final results are pending.
The investigation is being coordinated by the McHenry County Coroner's Office, in collaboration with the McHenry County Sheriff's Office and local fire departments.