Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Richmond, Illinois

Coroner identifies victim as 50-year-old Jose Angel Gonzalez of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified a 50-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Richmond, Illinois on Tuesday morning. Jose Angel Gonzalez, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, died in the collision that occurred around 6:50 a.m. at the intersection of Lakeview and Stateline roads.

Why it matters

Single-vehicle crashes can often indicate an underlying medical issue or other extenuating circumstances that led to the accident. Understanding the cause is important for improving road safety and potentially preventing similar incidents in the future.

The details

According to the coroner's office, Gonzalez did not have any injuries from the crash itself. Instead, it appears he suffered a medical event prior to the collision that led to the accident.

  • The crash occurred around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Jose Angel Gonzalez

A 50-year-old man from Twin Lakes, Wisconsin who was killed in the single-vehicle crash.

McHenry County Coroner's Office

The office that identified the victim and determined the cause of the crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for further investigation into the underlying causes of single-vehicle crashes, as they may often be linked to medical emergencies or other extenuating factors beyond just driver error or road conditions.