ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST MAN FOR FATAL CRASH IN WILL COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 22, 2025

CRETE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 officers arrested 58-year-old William D Fanning of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, for two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Involving Death (Class 2 Felony).

On April 16, 2025, ISP officers investigated a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash at the intersection of Illinois 394 and Burrville Road in Crete, IL. A truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling eastbound on Burrville Road, and a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling southbound on Illinois 394. The semi failed to yield while turning left, causing the front end of the Chevrolet to strike the semi’s trailer. ​ The Chevrolet proceeded under the trailer of the semi. The driver of the Chevrolet, 40-year-old Joshua D. Kutz of Chicago, IL was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. ​ ​ ISP troopers placed Fanning under arrest. ​ Fanning reportedly consumed methamphetamine before the fatal crash.

On April 18, 2025, ISP special agents presented their case to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office and the above-mentioned charges were filed against Fanning. Fanning is being held pending his first court appearance. There is no further information.

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The charges are not evidence against the defendant, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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