Driver charged with DUI after SUV crashes into Wauconda fire station while firefighters slept, causing $100K in damage
Summary
Dui Crash Wauconda Illinois in Wauconda, Illinois: A 24‑year‑old Chicago driver was driving intoxicated and ran a stop sign on Route 59, causing his SUV to leave the roadway, cross Route 176, and strike the front of Wauconda Fire District Station #1 in downtown Wauconda just after midnight on Tuesday. Police charged the driver with three counts of DUI, transportation of alcohol by a driver, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, disregard for a stop sign, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash. Estimated repair costs for the building are approximately $100,000.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 24-year-old Chicago man | At-fault party |