Neal Raffeld dies in fatal Libertyville crash
Fatal Libertyville crash death of Neal Raffeld – Obituary
Neal Raffeld, a 77-year-old resident of Mundelein, Illinois, was identified as the victim of a tragic three-vehicle accident that occurred on a Friday morning in Libertyville. According to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek, Raffeld was operating a NAPA Auto Parts van when it was struck by a UPS truck at the intersection of Winchester and Butterfield roads around 11:45 a.m.
Police reports indicate that Raffeld’s van was stopped at a red light before inexplicably entering the intersection, resulting in the collision with the UPS vehicle, which was also involved in a crash with an SUV. Raffeld was taken to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
An autopsy conducted on Monday determined that Raffeld died from blunt force trauma sustained in the accident. The incident is still under investigation by local authorities.