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Judge Denies Detention, Releases Driver in Lombard DUI Crash That Injured Family

Prosecutors allege a .238 blood-alcohol level with four aggravated DUI counts filed.

Overview

  • Judge Joshua Dieden on Wednesday denied a pretrial detention request and ordered Jaquelin Onofre Reyes released under monitoring.
  • Release conditions include SCRAM electronic alcohol monitoring, no possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs, and no contact with the victims.
  • Police say the Dec. 23 crash occurred around 12:12 p.m. on Route 53 near the Illinois Prairie Path when Reyes allegedly crossed into oncoming lanes, struck one vehicle, then hit an Infiniti SUV carrying a family of four.
  • All four occupants of the Infiniti were hospitalized, and a 10-year-old boy suffered extensive injuries and was transferred for surgery.
  • Authorities report finding two open alcoholic containers and measuring a .238 BAC; Reyes faces four counts of aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm, a Class 4 felony, with the next court date set for Jan. 20 before Judge Ann Celine O'Hallaren Walsh.