According to numerous reports, the 72 year-old man who fell victim to a hit-and-run on Rt. 25 in St. Charles Township last month has died from injuries sustained during the incident.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:15pm Monday, September 13, when Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the intersection of Illinois Rt. 25 and Gilbert St. in Unincorporated St. Charles Township for a report of a hit-and-run traffic crash. Deputies discovered that a 2020 Harley Davidson 3-wheel motorcycle was traveling north on Rt. 25 and stopped at a red light at the intersection of Gilbert St. A red or maroon color SUV was also traveling north on Rt. 25 and approached the motorcycle from behind at a high rate of speed. The SUV struck the motorcycle and fled the scene north on Rt. 25.
After having reviewed surveillance video, sharing information on social media and the press, and hearing the testimony of an unidentified independent witness, Kane County detectives were able to track down the vehicle involved and the suspect, a 47 year-old Elgin man, to the 500 block of Harrison Street in Elgin. Ultimately, detectives were able to interview the suspect on Friday, when he admitted to striking the motorcycle and not stopping because he did not have a valid driver’s license.
The suspect was charged with Failure to Report an Injury Accident, a class 2 felony; Aggravated Reckless Driving, a class 4 felony; and Driving While License Suspended – second offense, a class 4 felony.
