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Illinois Man Brandishing Sword Linked to DUI Crash That Killed Naperville Cyclist
WOODRIDGE, IL A Woodridge man is being held on a $1 million bond following a fatal hit and run incident that claimed the life of a Naperville
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2023-08-09T12:33:07.000Z
WOODRIDGE, IL A Woodridge man is being held on a $1 million bond following a fatal hit and run incident that claimed the life of a Naperville cyclist.
According to police reports, the suspect was observed brandishing a sword in a local neighborhood shortly before allegedly causing a DUI related collision. The crash occurred in the surrounding area, resulting in the tragic death of a cyclist who was riding at the time of the incident.
Authorities stated that the suspect fled the scene, but was quickly apprehended due to witness reports and follow up investigations by local law enforcement. He now faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated DUI causing death and failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving death.
The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to piece together the timeline of events leading up to the collision.