Sheriffs Office investigates fatal pedestrian crash

Robert P. Choate, 41, of Johnsburg was pronounced dead Tuesday following a crash in unincorporated McHenry at 8:53 a.m.

Preliminary investigation indicated that Robert, a pedestrian, entered the lanes of Route 120 near Kent Road.  Robert was struck by an eastbound 2012 International box truck then struck by an eastbound 1995 Peterbilt tractor and semi-trailer.

Robert was transported from the scene by McHenry Township Fire Protection District to Centegra – McHenry, where he died.  None of the occupants of the trucks was injured.  Alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have played a role in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Detective Division and Traffic Crash Investigations Unit, the Illinois State Police, and the McHenry County Coroner’s Office.  Members of the McHenry and Lakemoor Police Departments assisted at the scene.