Perla Tejeda Identified as 1 of 2 Teens Killed in Crash at Richmond Road/IL Route 31 in McHenry County

The Nissan Sentra overturned and destroyed a communications box. The red Audi was also heavily damaged, and the car’s hood was torn open.

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Perla Tejeda Identified as 1 of 2 Teens Killed in DUI Crash at McCullom Lake Road in McHenry County

Mc Henry, IL. – The 19-year-old woman killed after a DUI multi-vehicle accident early Monday morning in McHenry County has been identified as Perla Tejeda.

According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at around 12:30 a.m. July 28 at Richmond Road/IL Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road.

Police said a red 2006 Audi A4 was heading southbound when it crashed into a black 2015 Nissan Sentra. The vehicles also slammed into a parked unoccupied Toyota Echo.

The Nissan Sentra overturned and destroyed a communications box. The red Audi was also heavily damaged, and the car’s hood was torn open.

Tejeda, the Nissan driver and her 14-year-old brother were killed in the collision.

Land, the Audi driver sustained severe injuries and was taken to North Western Medicine McHenry Hospital for treatment.

He was charged with felony driving under the influence of alcohol causing death and misdemeanor DUI.

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