Rockford, IL – A 25-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning after a vehicle struck a wall near the roundabout at Kishwaukee Street and Airport Drive in Rockford.
According to the Rockford Police Department, officers responded to the scene around 2 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, where they found a car with three occupants. All were transported to area hospitals for treatment, but the rear passenger later died from her injuries.
After reviewing the case, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized charges against the driver, identified as Alazia Hatchett, 30, of Orland Hills, Illinois. Hatchett was charged with aggravated DUI involving personal injury/death and reckless homicide, police said. She was later lodged in the Winnebago County Jail.
Authorities emphasized that all charges are accusations, and Hatchett is considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or leave an anonymous tip via the Rockford PD App, text message to 847411 with the word RPDTIP, or by calling Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
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