Amy Roeder dies in fatal Woodstock crash
Amy Roeder dies in fatal Woodstock crash
Fatal Woodstock crash death of Amy Roeder – Obituary
Amy Roeder, a 47-year-old woman from Woodstock and a dedicated classroom aide at Westwood Elementary School, tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on October 27, 2024. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported that speeding and reckless driving were likely contributing factors to the incident.
Roeder was driving a 2022 Volvo XC 90 when the crash occurred around noon on Davis Road. According to the crash report, a 2021 Dodge Challenger Hellcat attempted to overtake a Jeep Wrangler in a no-passing zone, resulting in a collision with Roeder’s vehicle. The impact sent the Volvo into a ditch, where it eventually caught fire.
Despite wearing a seatbelt and the airbags deploying, Roeder was pronounced dead at the scene. Her middle school-aged daughter, a passenger in the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital before being flown to Loyola University Medical Center.
In a statement, the school district expressed their grief over Roeder’s passing, highlighting her contributions as both an employee and a parent volunteer. “This is a terrible loss for her wonderful family and for our entire school community,” the district noted.
The occupants of the Jeep, which was struck by debris from the accident, were unharmed. Investigators found alcohol containers at the crash site, although details about their origin remain unclear. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Amy Roeder dies in fatal Woodstock crash Fatal Woodstock crash death of Amy Roeder – Obituary Amy Roeder, a 47-year-old woman from Woodstock and a dedicated classroom aide at Westwood Elementary School, tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on October 27, 2024. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported that speeding and reckless driving…
Amy Roeder dies in fatal Woodstock crash Fatal Woodstock crash death of Amy Roeder – Obituary Amy Roeder, a 47-year-old woman from Woodstock and a dedicated classroom aide at Westwood Elementary School, tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on October 27, 2024. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported that speeding and reckless driving…