GLENVIEW, Ill. (WLS) — A Glenview police officer died in a Barrington crash while driving to work early Sunday morning, officials said.

Barrington police said officers responded to the two-vehicle crash just after 4 a.m. in the 200-block of South Northwest Highway.

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Glenview police confirmed that 43-year-old Officer Robert Fryc died in the crash. Authorities did not immediately say what led up to the crash or whether anyone else was injured.

Police said Fryc, who had been with the department since 2007, was recently recognized at the village’s Feb. 4 board of trustees meeting for being one of the first responders who helped save the life of a fellow officer last summer.

“Officer Fryc was more than just a colleague,” said Glenview Police Chief William Fitzpatrick. “He was a part of our family and a part of this community. Our hearts are broken by his passing, and our priority now is to support his loved ones and our department as we grieve this unimaginable loss together.”

The Glenview Police Department has sent home many of the dayshift officers who work with Fryc, and Cook County and neighboring communities are helping to cover.

“We are devastated by the tragic loss of Officer Fryc, who just two weeks ago we recognized for his service and dedication to Glenview,” said Glenview Village President Michael Jenny. “On behalf of the entire Village, I extend our deepest condolences to Officer Fryc’s family, friends and fellow officers. When the time is right, we will come together as a community to honor and remember his service.

The Barrington Police Department and the Major Crash Assistance Team of Lake County are investigating the crash.

The village and police department asked for privacy and respect for Fryc’s family and colleagues.