Karen Flintz, 53, died, two others injured in a three-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck on Route 59 in Lake Barrington, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/14/2024 - 7:59am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Woman killed, 2 others injured after multiple-vehicle crash on Route 59 in Lake Barrington

The Hyundai struck the rear of a semi-trailer, which was being pulled by a 2016 Freightliner semi-truck driven by a 62-year-old Hawthorn Woods man. The Hyundai then struck a southbound Lincoln SUV, driven by a 46-year-old Cary man.

Coroner identifies 53-year-old woman killed in three-vehicle crash on Route 59 in Lake Barrington

An autopsy performed Wednesday showed Karen Flintz, 53, of Schaumburg, died as a result of blunt force injuries from a vehicle crash, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Karen Flintz
Roadway: 
Route 59