McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office

“Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, Ill., appeared in his initial appearance on two counts of aggravated driving under the influence causing death and one count of reckless homicide.”

“Upon arrival, officers located a severely damaged 20-foot Crownline and a 31-foot Southbay pontoon that had run aground nearby.”

“Officers discovered a 48-year-old woman deceased aboard the Crownline after she sustained catastrophic injuries in the collision.”

“charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on three prior occasions as well as reckless driving on three prior occasions and has previously committed four misdemeanour speeding offences”