Steven M. Brichello, 60, dead, other driver sent to hospital following two-car collision at North State Road and Melms Road near Genoa, Illinois
One killed in two vehicle crash in northern DeKalb County
One person is dead after a two vehicle crash Saturday in northern Dekalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the intersection of North State Road and Melms Road near Genoa around 7:30 AM for the collision.
Chicago man killed in DeKalb County crash
Police say Brichello was heading west on Melms Road when he pulled in front of another vehicle heading south on North State Street. Both vehicles rolled off the roadway and both drivers had to be extricated. Brichello was pronounced dead at the scene.
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