Funds Raised After Man Killed In Electrocution Accident

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — Funds are being raised to help pay for the funeral expenses of a 42-year-old man who died after he was electrocuted in a farm accident in McHenry County this past week.

So far, around $4,500 has been raised for Dante Rico Cruz, who died on Monday while trying to help a farmer whose tractor hit a power line. The farmer's John Deere 9520RX tractor, which was pulling a Brent 2096 grain cart, made contact with the overhead power lines, causing the lines to come down on it, according to police.

Cruz tried to get onto the tractor to help the farmer and was electrocuted. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Fernando Salazar, Cruz's brother-in-law,has set up a GoFundMe to help bring in funds to pay for Cruz's funeral expenses. The funds will pay to transport Cruz's body back to his country and for his funeral, according to the GoFundMe.

"He came here legally to work to provide for his family, and the hope to accomplish dreams. Dante was hard worker, always willing to help others while working he unfortunately had an accident where he lost his life," Salazar, of Woodstock, wrote.

Cruz had a wife and three children and was a "caring person," according to Salazar.

Those interested in donating can do so on GoFundMe.