Round Lake Beach Teen Killed By Car

A 17-year-old boy from Round Lake Beach died Saturday, two days after being hit by a car in the northwest suburb.

Alanzo Delatorre of 411 Heather Terrace in Round Lake Beach was pronounced dead at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge at 2:30 p.m.

The Round Lake Police Department received reports that a person was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Hainesville Rd. and Merriwood Ln. on Thursday at 7 p.m., according to a release from Round Lake Beach police.

Witnesses told police a person was running with friends when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north on Hainesville Rd. The driver of the vehicle who struck the boy spoke to police and was later released, the release said. Read more

[doesntmatter]

ok first, the lady was going at about 50 mph at a 25 mph zone. She wasn't wearing her stupid glasses ans she didn't have her lights on... she's stupid... We had to lose a good life just for an old hag thats careless like her

[RIP Alonzo]

how could da cops let her go... now someone good is gone...

[A MOTHER]

ALONZO WILL ALWAYS BE IN EVERYONE'S HEART I REALLY DID NOT KNOW HIM BUT MY DAUGHTER KNEW HIM VERY WELL.AND FOR WHAT SHE HAS TOLD ME ABOUT HIM HE WAS A VERY GOOD KID WHY DO INNOCENT PEOPLE AND GOOD PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE. MY HEART AND SYMPATHY GOES TO THE FAMILY!!! AND IF THAT LADY WAS DRIVING 52MPH ON A 35 SHE MUST PAY FOR HER MISTAKE!!SHE KILLED AN INNOCENT BOY!!!

[JUANALI]

I am a mother of a very close friend. Alonzo was a great soccer and track athlete. If you are familiar with the area, you would realize that there are no sidewalks where a parent can teach a child to ride a bike or where a kid like Alonzo can go for an evening jog. Hainesville Road has marked white lines along the sides where Alonzo and friends were jogging when he was struck. She didn't even know she hit a person, until she saw Alonzo's friends screaming and yelling! It is so unfair how this person took Alonzo's life. If it weren't for her negligence, Alonzo would be with his family and friends. Nothing justifies his sudden death. Every driver has a duty to others on the road, no matter what. Hainesville Road is 30-35mph limit. She must have been going faster than that to not have time to stop, and to have caused such a tragedy. I hope that justice is served, and I hope that she can't sleep at night. There is a family that wanted him to become a successful adult.

[Just Horsin Around]

The fact that the driver was released doesn't mean that charges are not going to be brought against her for reckless driving, etc.

The police will investigate and interview everyone then give the evidence to the states attorney who will either file charges, bring before a grand jury, or choose not to pursue the case.

[a friend]

R.I.P ALONZO

[God be with the family]

My heart goes out to this family , i really do not know them . I just saw the sadness & heartbreak in the room . There was tons of people in in the waiting room . God Bless

[We Miss U Alonzo]

I saw this boy grew up and my kids are very close to him and the their siblings, We can not still realize such tragedy and hope for the well being of the whole family.
Our deepest condolences and sorrow goes out to them.
In this tragedy, we agreed that drivers MUST be attentive to their driving and they should be responsible when they are in the road, there are many circunstances that we believe should be brought inthe investigation ( speed, what this driver was doing, cell phone , radio what).
We are not trying to find a some one to blame but WE strongly believe thet this tragedy could be avoid.
GOD BLESS YOU ALONZO, WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.

[a friend]

DAMN ALONZO WE MISS U SO MUCH U CANT BELIEVE THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUDDEN DEATH DID TO US ALL BECAUSE OF SOME CARELESS PERSON. IM SO SOORY FOR THE WAY THAT YOU HAD TO GO. YOU WILL BE FOREVR MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN
YOU LAY IN PEACE BUT YOU ARE STILL ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS
R.I.P ALONZO FOR YOU WE ALL PRAY
REST IN PEACE FOR THE HEAVENS UP ABOVE THOSE YOU LEFT BEHIND FOR YOU WE GOT NOTHING BUT LOVE
NOW GOOD NITE PRETTY BOI!
<BIG> WE LOVE YOU
NOW ITZ UR TURN TO WATCH OVER US!

[Resident]

I live on that road & it is dark with no sidewalks. THEY NEED TO INSTALL SIDEWALKS - it would have prevented this tragedy. The speed limit is 35 right there & it's 30 just further up the street. I never walk that road after dark, because drivers can't see you. I always drive really slowly there & pay lots of attention on that road. From what I've seen & heard of this boy he was a wonderful guy & will be missed terribly. I'm lighting a candel for him every day.

[Resident]

Not sure why my post came up as North Chicago, I live in Round Lake Beach. Oh well.

[area resident]

I frequently drive on Hainesville Rd. and it is very dark and does not have enough lights. Also, irregardless of the posted limit, MOST people drive above the posted limit on that Rd. My heart goes out to Alonzo's family, but also to the driver. It is a tragic accident. I ask those of you who posted some nasty comments to be truthful to yourself...if you drive and drive on Hainesville Rd, do you go 30 m.p.h.? I had a near miss driving there once. A youth was walking on the road after dark with a dark hoodie on, hood up, and I never saw him until I past him. Let me tell you, it scared me! And I was driving the speed limit!

[Just Horsin Around]

area resident wrote:

I frequently drive on Hainesville Rd. and it is very dark and does not have enough lights. Also, irregardless of the posted limit, MOST people drive above the posted limit on that Rd. My heart goes out to Alonzo's family, but also to the driver. It is a tragic accident. I ask those of you who posted some nasty comments to be truthful to yourself...if you drive and drive on Hainesville Rd, do you go 30 m.p.h.? I had a near miss driving there once. A youth was walking on the road after dark with a dark hoodie on, hood up, and I never saw him until I past him. Let me tell you, it scared me! And I was driving the speed limit!

You would think someone would have enough sense not to go walking on Hainesville Road in the dark dressed like that.

I think one of the reasons for the speed problem there is that it was 40 mph in that area for a long time and people tend to forget that or think they are going slower than they actually are. It wasn't changed that long ago. Not making excuses for people that drive too fast, but I go by there and forget now and then, too.

[Brown Eye]

Haven't read a thing about 65MPH, glasses or lights. Let's let the facts come out. This is a terrible tragedy for all involved. Do you really think the driver will ever be the same?

[Friend]

Alonzo i miss u so much are whole school is suffering we miss u sooooo much. I dont know what brown eye is talking about F the driver how about all the people she hurt by killing him

[a firend]

[every one does mizz him
he was a good boy
.....R.I.P Alonzo......

[Hurting]

i'm the person that most of u might want to beat the crap out of or even kill me. I'm the person that took Alonzo's life. I first and formost would just like to tell everyone that reads this that i'm sorry. I pray every day that this wouldn't have happened. My heart is broken over this i would never do anyhting like this on purpose. I wake up crying and i go to bed crying. Some of u will forget about this boy in months or maybe years. but i have to live with this for the rest of my life. and it hurts me. yes i've thought about killing myself but i have a baby and family that needs me, there is no point losing two lives. I'd like to give u the facts. It was completely dark on Hainsville rd. There are no lights and no sidewalks. u can barely see the road in front of u. I was going no faster than 38 mph. Alonzo ran in front of my car and i didn't see him until it was too late. i was not on any drugs, i was not drunk i didn't have a drop of alcohol.i was not speeding i was wearing a seat belt and my 2 year old daughter was in the car. as soon as i realized i had hit a person i imediatly ran to him and started to cry and pray for him. I called the hospital everday trying to find out how he was i called the police to get facts, i had everyone i know praying for him people all over the country. On my part i feel like i did everything i could. I wish that he would have been prepared to jog on hainsville, reflectors or somthing, he was wearing dark clothes. Again i'm really sorry. I grieve everyday for Alonzo and everyone that he has touched.

[a God loving Christian]

Peace be with You(Hurting), Alonso and your Families. We are not here on Earth to judge others. To all passing judgement - Please search your aching hearts for kind words, strength and prayers for these two people and their families involved in this terrible accident. Let your fond memories of Alonso calm you at this time of grief.

[friend]

R.I.P alanzo you will be missed always and forever i miss you so much it seemes ike i just saw you i hope to ee you again sorry this had to happen to you

[a loving person]

i dont even know what to say alanzo is the coolest kid on this earth who knows why he had to go but lifes pretty shity without him here every day i just wanna cry not seeing him and o make the crowed smile but i hop to see you i miss you so very much

R.I.P alanzo
gone but never forgotten...
we love r peti boi...