Coverage dated August 3, 2026

Illinois man accused of DUI in crash that killed Des Moines residents, including 4-year-old

Headline from WHO 13 Des Moines

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — An Illinois man was allegedly driving intoxicated before causing a head-on crash that claimed the lives of a Des Moines 4-year-old girl and two adults Friday night, according to police.

WHO 13 Des Moines's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Driver charged with DUI after 4-year-old girl among 3 killed in Kendall County crash (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A Sugar Grove man was arrested for driving under the influence in connection with a crash that killed two adults and a 4-year-old girl in Kendall County, authorities said. Carson Rehkopf, 22, was charged with six counts of aggravated DUI involving death, two counts of aggravated DUI involving great …

  2. WGN Chicago

    Sugar Grove man accused of DUI in crash that killed 4-year-old, 2 adults (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — A Sugar Grove man was allegedly driving intoxicated before causing a head-on crash that claimed the lives of a 4-year-old girl and two adults Friday night, according to police. Carson Rehkopf, 22, is facing six counts of aggravated DUI involving death, two counts of aggravated DU…

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Illinois man charged in crash that killed 3, including 4-year-old girl (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    A Sugar Grove man is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a four-vehicle crash in Kendall County that killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl. Illinois State Police said Carson M. Rehkopf, 22, was arrested following the Friday night crash on Illinois Route 71 just past Walker Road,…

  4. The Center Square

    Illinois Quick Hits: Man charged after triple-fatal crash in Kendall County (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – State police have arrested a Sugar Grove man in connection with a Kendall County crash that killed three people from Des Moines, Iowa Friday night.

  5. WHO 13 Des Moines

    Illinois man accused of DUI in crash that killed Des Moines residents, including 4-year-old (opens WHO 13 Des Moines)

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    WHO 13 Des Moines's feed description

    SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — An Illinois man was allegedly driving intoxicated before causing a head-on crash that claimed the lives of a Des Moines 4-year-old girl and two adults Friday night, according to police.