Fatal Fox River Boat Crash Near McHenry Dam

A drunk boating incident on the Fox River near McHenry Dam killed Magdalena Jablonska (48, Des Plaines) and injured two others. Suspect Richard Stevenson (BAC 0.236, prior DUI) charged with reckless homicide and ordered detained pending trial. Graphic details include high speed in a no-wake zone and decapitation. Investigation ongoing; DNR seeking witnesses. New details (victim ID, BAC, fleeing occupants) emerged but core story unchanged. Major public safety concern.