Karen Flintz Obituary, Death – Karen Flintz, aged 53 and a resident of Schaumburg, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle collision on Tuesday afternoon. The Lake County Coroner’s office has confirmed her identity. The Hyundai sedan she was driving crossed into oncoming traffic for reasons unknown, resulting in the fatal crash. The incident occurred at Route 59 and Miller Road in Lake Barrington, prompting a response from Lake County sheriff’s deputies.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Flintz’s Hyundai veered into the southbound lanes, colliding with a semi-trailer and a Lincoln SUV. Flintz was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, with the cause of death determined to be blunt force injuries from the collision. The other drivers involved sustained minor injuries. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and MCAT are currently investigating the incident.