Overview
- The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 at 139th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Robbins, where 63-year-old Sammy Simmons was struck in a crosswalk while using a mobility scooter.
- Investigators identified 38-year-old David Avalos of Blue Island as the driver and arrested him this week.
- Prosecutors say Avalos left the scene, was found standing next to his damaged minivan shortly after, and was taken into custody.
- A hospital blood draw recorded a 0.28 blood-alcohol level after Avalos admitted drinking five to six beers, according to prosecutors.
- Authorities say Avalos did not have a valid driver's license at the time of the crash, and a judge ordered him held in jail after his first court appearance with a return date set for Feb. 11.