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Huntley man sentenced to 9 years for fatal DUI crash
Drunk driver caused crash that killed 76-year-old father of 3 in Lake in the Hills
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Jakub Kakietek, 42, of Huntley, Illinois, was sentenced to 9 years in prison for driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed 76-year-old Zdzislaw Klimentowski of Chicago. The fatal collision occurred in July 2024 near Pyott Road and East Oak Street in Lake in the Hills.
Why it matters
Drunk driving crashes continue to be a major public safety issue, with devastating consequences for victims and their families. This case highlights the need for strict enforcement and sentencing to deter impaired driving and protect innocent lives.
The details
Kakietek was driving nearly three times the legal blood alcohol limit when he crashed his vehicle into Klimentowski's car, killing the 76-year-old father of three. One other person was also injured in the collision. Kakietek was charged with aggravated DUI involving a death and sentenced to 9 years in prison.
- The fatal crash occurred on July 13, 2024 near Pyott Road and East Oak Street in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
- Kakietek was sentenced to 9 years in prison on February 16, 2026.
The players
Jakub Kakietek
A 42-year-old man from Huntley, Illinois who was charged with aggravated DUI involving a death for causing the crash that killed Zdzislaw Klimentowski.
Zdzislaw Klimentowski
A 76-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois who was killed in the crash caused by Jakub Kakietek's drunk driving.
What’s next
The judge's 9-year sentence for Kakietek reflects the severity of the crime and the need to hold impaired drivers accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the importance of zero tolerance for drunk driving and the need for continued education and enforcement efforts to prevent such senseless loss of life on our roads.
