Walter Kretzler, Roxane Holt Obituary, Death – The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office of Jim Glasgow has not pressed any charges following the tragic double-fatality involving Walter “Buddy” Kretzler and Roxane Holt. However, the city of Joliet’s legal department has taken action by filing a civil lawsuit against the Crest Hill motorist responsible for the crash.
Joliet Patch discovered that assistant corporation counsel Todd Lenzie filed the lawsuit against 19-year-old Jacoby Hamilton, seeking nearly $15,000. The lawsuit states that Hamilton lost control of his vehicle, causing it to collide with another vehicle and a fire hydrant. The city alleges that Hamilton was negligent, resulting in significant damage and expenses.
Lenzie is requesting a judgment against the Hamiltons for the damages incurred. The Hamiltons are expected to appear in court on April 17. Joliet Police have indicated that Hamilton disregarded a red stoplight, leading to the fatal crash.