Anthony Tzemopoulos Killed in Belvidere, Illinois DUI Pedestrian Crash — January 10, 2026 Olson Road Fatality

Anthony Tzemopoulos, 41, was killed Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Olson Road in Belvidere, Illinois. The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, near Sheffield Drive, when a southbound Jeep Cherokee crossed into the northbound lane while attempting to pass another vehicle and struck Tzemopoulos, who was on the roadway at the time. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported that the driver, a 19-year-old, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence causing death, along with a DUI offense. Authorities stated that the crash remained under investigation as deputies continued reviewing the circumstances surrounding the collision. The incident marked another fatal pedestrian case tied to impaired driving within the county.