Crash News | Chicago
A 20-year-old Chicago man has been charged with DUI and reckless homicide after a crash on the Stevenson Expressway left an SUV passenger dead early Saturday morning. According to Illinois State Police, Armando Gonzalez Vargas was driving southbound on Interstate 55 near Wentworth Avenue around 4:30 a.m. when his GMC Suburban collided with a white Nissan SUV. Court records indicate Gonzalez Vargas was traveling more than 20 mph over the speed limit before the crash.
The GMC then left the roadway and struck a concrete barrier. A passenger in the vehicle, 26-year-old Carlos Vasquez, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gonzalez Vargas was injured and transported to Stroger Hospital for treatment. Blood testing later showed his blood alcohol level was .199, more than twice Illinois’ legal limit.
The Nissan’s driver told police that the GMC struck the rear of their vehicle and that Gonzalez Vargas appeared to attempt to leave the scene before crashing into the barrier. The driver and passenger of the Nissan were also taken to a hospital for injuries.
Source: CBS News
At Phillips Law Offices, we extend our condolences to the family of Carlos Vasquez and our best wishes to everyone injured in this crash. A serious DUI collision can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. Contact our Chicago drunk driving accident lawyer for help understanding your legal rights and pursuing compensation when another driver’s reckless or impaired conduct causes harm.