Driver charged with DUI, reckless homicide in deadly Northern Illinois crash
CHICAGO -- A man was charged with reckless homicide and impaired driving Wednesday in a crash that killed a DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy last week.Nathan Sweeney, 44, of DeKalb was charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence in the crash that killed Deputy Christina Musil, 35.Just after 10:30 p.m.
Illinois State Police initially cited Sweeney for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.But state police conducted a traffic crash investigation, and determined that Sweeney was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. He has now been charged by the DeKalb County State's Attorney's office with three counts of aggravated DUI causing death, and one count of reckless homicide.
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