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New Lenox Road Crash: Mason Smolik by Joliet ID as an 18-year-old who was killed in construction accidents, say officials from Will County

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 12:14 p.m.

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Will County, Ill. (WLS) – According to the forensic doctor, an 18-year-old was identified in a fatal suburban accident.

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The crash took place on Sunday at 6:31 p.m. in the 17300 block of the New Lenox Road, according to the Sheriff of Will County.

The police said that an 18-year-old drove a Honda sedan in a west direction when he lost control, crossed the lane to the east and slipped off the street.

The car then plunged into a large vacant building, officials said.

The 18-year-old was taken to a hospital in which he died.

He was identified by the Will County County as Mason Smolik von Joliet by the Coroner's Office of Will.

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