Boone County, Illinois K9 killed by suspected drunk driver early Sunday
Illinois K9 killed in crash By WIFR Newsroom | December 28, 2020 at 11:29 AM EST - Updated December 28 at 11:29 AM
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Boone County Sheriffâs K9 officer was killed early Sunday morning when the squad car was struck by a suspected drunk driver on Interstate 90 near Irene Road.
53-year-old Vincent Millare from Crystal Lake is cited for multiple counts including driving under the influence.
The Boone County Sheriffâs Office says at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Boone County Deputy Robert Rosenkranz and K9 Loki were conducting a traffic stop on the right shoulder of Interstate 90 near Irene Road when Millare struck the rear of the Deputyâs squad car.