Teen Dies In Crash Near St. Charles

KANE COUNTY, IL — A 19-year-old St. Charles man has died following a crash that happened Tuesday afternoon near St. Charles. Kevin White was pronounced dead at an area hospital, authorities said Wednesday.

White was a passenger in a 2009 grey Chevrolet Malibu that was hit by a 2016 silver Toyota Sienna at about 3 p.m. at Red Gate Road and Randall Road in St. Charles Township. The car's driver, Mason Koffenberger, 20, of St. Charles, was seriously injured in the crash, and both Koffenberger and White were taken to Delnor Hospital following the collision.

Authorities say the Toyota turned left in front of the Chevrolet, causing the collision. The driver of the Toyota, Frank Morales, 74, of Elgin, was treated and released at the scene. He received a citation for failure to yield, according to the news release. The Chevrolet veered off the roadway and hit a traffic light pole following the crash.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. Police said Tuesday that it is currently unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information regarding the crash is asked to call the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 630-444-1103.