Carlos A. Martinez, 45, dies when his vehicle leaves road, hits embankment and pole, and overturns off of West Illinois Route 173 in Wadsworth, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:06pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 3, 2022

North Chicago man killed in Wadsworth car crash, Lake County Sheriff's Office says

Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of West Illinois Route 173 in Wadsworth for a single-vehicle traffic crash at about 3:00 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, Sheriff's deputies found a red 2002 Chevrolet Blazer on its side off the roadway.

North Chicago man killed after car crashes into utility pole and trees, rolls over in Wadsworth

A North Chicago man was killed after he drove off the roadway, hit a utility pole and trees, and then rolled his car over in Wadsworth early Sunday morning, the sheriff’s office said.

Fatal Traffic Crash on Route 173 Near Route 41, Wadsworth

The driver in the vehicle was the sole occupant. The driver, a 45-year-old male from North Chicago, was found unresponsive.

North Chicago Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Wadsworth Crash

The man, of North Chicago, struck a utility pole and trees before coming to a rest near the 16000 block of West Illinois Route 173, officials said.

Driver killed after SUV hits pole, trees in northern Lake County

Their preliminary investigation showed the Blazer was traveling east on Route 173 approaching North Mill Creek Road when, for unknown reasons, it went into the westbound lanes and struck an embankment on the north side of the roadway.

Authorities identify 45-year-old man killed after car crashes into utility pole, trees in Wadsworth

An autopsy showed that Carlos A. Martinez, 45, of North Chicago, died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries in a vehicle crash, according to Lake County Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Carlos A. Martinez