Ronnie Goggans Jr., 32, and Ricky Smallwood, 54, killed in collision on Route 41 in Gurnee, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:28pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, January 9, 2023

Two Dead in Wrong-Way Crash with Fire on Route 41 Near Stearns School Rd Near Gurnee

Preliminary investigation shows the driver of the Nissan, a 32-year-old man of Grayslake, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic, at a high rate of speed. The Nissan struck a northbound Ford Edge, driven by a 54-year-old man of North Chicago.

Authorities identify men killed in head-on crash near Gurnee

Killed in the crash were Ricky Smallwood, 54, of Antioch and Ronnie Goggans Jr., 32, of Grayslake, the Lake County coroner's office announced Tuesday.

Coroner identifies 2 killed after wrong-way driver causes high-speed, fiery crash on Route 41 near Gurnee

A preliminary investigation shows Goggans, who was the driver of the Nissan, was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic, Covelli said.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Ronnie Goggans Jr.
Ricky Smallwood
Roadway: 
Route 41
City: 
Gurnee, IL