McHenry Boat Crash: One Dead, Three Injured, Water Rescue Ongoing at Fox River Near McHenry Dam in McHenry, IL.
McHENRY, Ill. — One person has died and three others were injured following a serious boat crash on the Fox River near the McHenry Dam on Saturday, prompting a major emergency response involving multiple agencies.
The McHenry Fire District and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene south of the McHenry Dam near the 2400 block of Riverside Drive West after reports of a boating accident.
Authorities said the crash involved two boats, with one vessel reportedly flipping over during the collision. The impact sent one of the boats onto land, while emergency crews worked to account for everyone involved.
Officials confirmed that one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Three additional people were injured and required medical attention.
Search Effort Underway
Emergency responders immediately began searching the river to ensure no one remained in the water following the crash.
Firefighters conducted water searches as authorities worked to locate and assist all possible victims. Officials requested that the Fox River be closed in the area while rescue operations and the investigation continued.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) was also responding to assist with the investigation.
Reports of Possible Flight From Scene
Authorities also received reports that one person involved in the incident may have attempted to flee the scene following the crash. Officials have not released additional information regarding that report or whether anyone has been detained.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances that led to the collision, including what caused the two boats to crash and whether any factors contributed to the incident.
Investigation Continues
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, McHenry Fire District, and other responding agencies remain involved as the investigation continues.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or additional details about the boats involved.
Further updates are expected as officials complete their investigation and notify family members.
This is a developing story.