Couple Killed On I-55 By 'Wrong Way, Drunk Driver': GoFundMe

WILMINGTON, IL — Even though the Illinois State Police and the Will County State's Attorney's Office of Jim Glasgow have not moved forward with criminal charges in connection with a multiple fatality crash caused by a wrong way Interstate 55 driver, there has been an enormous outpouring of financial support for the Dube family.

The GoFundMe set up on Wednesday called, "Help The Dube Family," has surpassed its fund-raising goal of $30,000. In one day, the GoFundMe raised $73,032 and climbing thanks to more than 1,000 donations so far.

"On June 27, 2023, both Ron and Kelly Dube were killed in a motor vehicle accident on Route 55 in Illinois due to a wrong-way driver under the influence of alcohol hitting their vehicle head-on. All four of their beautiful children are still alive at this time receiving medical treatment at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago for multiple injuries," the GoFundMe announced.

Will County Coroner Laurie Summers announced on Facebook that Ron Dube was 35 and his wife Kelly was 34 years old. The couple lived in Emington, a tiny town of 120 people in Livingston County.

Here's a sampling of comments posted about the Dubes from people who have already made donations to the GoFundMe to benefit their surviving children:

• "Donation in honor of Nicholas Ercolini. When you're ready, I would like to team up to put an end to wrong-way/DUI related fatal collisions, so that this portion of 55 robs not one more child of their parent/s. My heart goes out."
• "Very nice guy. Gonna miss a great bowler in Dwight."
• "Kelly and Ronzo were amazing parents! We are incredibly heartbroken for their entire family. We pray for comfort and peace during this tragic time. We will love you both forever, you’ll always have a piece of our hearts."
• "This is so sad, praying for the children, family and friends who lost such beautiful souls in this tragedy."
• "I will always remember the kindness that the Dube’s showed my family and I will forever miss them!"
• "There are no words that can take away the pain, we are sending prayers for strength during this tragic time. Keeping the children and the rest of both these families in our hearts."
• "I grew up with Ron and his family. This is truly heartbreaking! Big Ron, my heart goes out to you and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!"
• "It's tragic that the children have lost their parents. Thank God that their are kind people who will now take on the responsibility of caring for them. God bless all of them."