Hal Manta dies in fatal Crystal Lake car fire
**Hal Manta dies in fatal Crystal Lake car fire**
**Fatal Crystal Lake car fire death of Hal Manta – Obituary**
On Thursday morning, a 68-year-old man was discovered dead inside a car engulfed in flames at the Walmart parking lot located at 1205 Route 31 in Crystal Lake. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 5:38 a.m. after receiving reports of the vehicle fire.
Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief Richard Neumann reported that several witnesses observed the car was occupied and attempted to rescue the individual, but their efforts were thwarted by the severe intensity of the fire. Firefighters on arrival found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames on the parking lot’s south side. The man was pronounced dead at the scene once the fire was under control.
One of the bystanders who tried to assist was treated at the scene by paramedics but opted not to be transported to the hospital. The fire was investigated by fire investigators, police detectives, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, with the McHenry County Coroner’s Office also involved.
Coroner Dr. Michael Rein later identified the deceased as Hal Manta, 68, who did not have a permanent residence. The exact cause and manner of Manta’s death have not been disclosed. The incident is still under investigation by the Crystal Lake Police Department, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Crystal Lake Police Department at 815-356-3620 or send anonymous tips by texting CLPDTIP to 847411.
**Hal Manta dies in fatal Crystal Lake car fire** **Fatal Crystal Lake car fire death of Hal Manta – Obituary** On Thursday morning, a 68-year-old man was discovered dead inside a car engulfed in flames at the Walmart parking lot located at 1205 Route 31 in Crystal Lake. Emergency services arrived at the scene around…
**Hal Manta dies in fatal Crystal Lake car fire** **Fatal Crystal Lake car fire death of Hal Manta – Obituary** On Thursday morning, a 68-year-old man was discovered dead inside a car engulfed in flames at the Walmart parking lot located at 1205 Route 31 in Crystal Lake. Emergency services arrived at the scene around…