NORTH BARRINGTON, Ill.— A head-on accident on Route 59 near Golfview Drive resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to two other people.
The accident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. on March 27. Emergency responders found both occupants of a Subaru SUV trapped in the vehicle and worked to extricate them. Officials called for additional resources due to the severity of the crash, which involved extensive damage and multiple injuries.
Multiple extrications were performed to remove the Subaru’s occupants.
Authorities identified Diane McEwen, a 70-year-old Lake Barrington resident, as the passenger of the Subaru. She was hospitalized in critical condition and passed away on April 5 from complications related to trauma.
Investigators said a Ford van driven by a 23-year-old Round Lake Heights resident crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the Subaru.
The Subaru driver, a 78-year-old Lake Barrington resident, suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized. The Ford driver also sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Coroner.
