SUGAR GROVE, IL — October 16, 2026 Richard C. Strobel IV, 29, died after being struck by two vehicles while walking along Route 47 near Cross Street in Sugar Grove, Illinois, according to local authorities.
The collision occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, October 16. Responding officers and emergency personnel found Strobel at the scene and attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but he died from his injuries.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office later identified Strobel and reported that he sustained multiple traumatic injuries. The Sugar Grove Police Department and the coroner’s office are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while authorities investigated the crash. Officials have not publicly established what led to the collisions or whether any driver violated traffic laws.
