Funds Raised For Family After Man, 30, Dies In Grayslake Crash

GRAYSLAKE, IL — More than $11,000 has been raised for a local family who lost a loved one in a collision this past week.

Joe Roon, 30, of Lake Villa, died in the collision, which happened at about 8:30 a.m. Monday on Route 83 at Center Street. Authorities say Roon was driving a Chevrolet Malibu that appears to have rear-ended a grey Toyota, driven by a 37-year-old man, while both vehicles were headed south on Route 83.

After rear-ending the Toyota, the Malibu collided with a black Lexus head-on, which had been headed north on Route 83, according to authorities.

Roon was taken to Condell Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Lexus, a 60-year-old man, was taken to Condell with a lower-body injury, police said.

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Roon is being remembered as a quiet, kind man who would help anyone in need. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help Roon's family with the financial burden "that comes with unexpectedly losing a vital part of their lives."

"A wonderful family suddenly lost a great husband, father, son and friend," according to the GoFundMe.

As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $11,300 has been raised for Roon's family. Those interested in donating can do so here.