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Fiery Crash

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Legalities Surrounding Frankfort Township Fiery Crash Progress

Kevin Krohn is accused of aggravated DUI for his role in connection with the death of a Manhattan man.

Kevin Krohn, 22, of New Lenox, made his first pre-trial appearance Tuesday in Will County Circuit Court before Judge Edward Burmila, Jr. on charges of aggravated DUI in connection with the Aug. 25 death of a Manhattan man in a fiery crash in Frankfort Township. The case against Krohn was continued until 9:30 am. Dec. 18 at the courthouse. The accident involving Krohn resulted in the death of Manhattan's 22-year-old Jake Stevens. Stevens was a passenger in a car driven by Krohn, who told police he jerked the steering wheel and lost control of his car in the wee hours of the morning on Steger Road at 104th Avenue. When the car left the road, it reportedly struck an obstruction and minutes later burst into flames. The Will County Coroner's …

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