It was a tragic weekend in Rockford with two fatal car crashes, and a murder investigation is now underway following a deadly shooting on E. State Street.
Friday Night Crash Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Man
A deadly weekend in Rockford began on Friday evening (6/6) when emergency crews responded to a serious crash at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Eastrock Drive around 6:40 pm.
According to the press release, witnesses reported seeing the vehicle speeding westbound before it veered off the road, striking a light pole and a tree.
The 40-year-old male driver was rushed to a local hospital but later died from his injuries, according to the report.
Teen Killed in Saturday Shooting on Revell Avenue
On Saturday afternoon (6/7), at around 2:15 pm, Rockford Police were alerted by ShotSpotter technology to gunfire in the 1200 block of Revell Avenue…