A man driving a stolen car was killed when he crashed into another vehicle early Wednesday in Ingleside, authorities said.

The collision occurred about 5 a.m. on Route 134 east of North Catherine Street.

The identity of the driver killed in the crash wasn’t immediately released.

A Honda sedan, that had been reported stolen Tuesday in Fox Lake, was headed west on Route 134 when it veered into oncoming traffic and struck a GMC truck head on, the Lake County sheriff’s office stated in a news release.

The 44-year-old Johnsburg man driving the truck was injured but is expected to survive, police said. He was taken to a hospital and is cooperating with police.

The Honda’s driver was pronounced dead on the scene. Police said an open bottle of whiskey was found in his lap.

The crash remains

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