Harlem Township assessor charged after hit-and-run crash in…

Hit And Run Machesney Park Illinois in Machesney Park, Illinois: A 49-year-old Harlem Township assessor, Jon Vaiden, was identified as the driver in a hit-and-run crash on June 12, 2026, at 10101 North 2nd Street in Machesney Park, Illinois, according to Machesney Park police. Court documents state Vaiden exited his vehicle, yelled at the other driver, "You hit me, I'm going to Jimmy John's," then returned to his car and left the scene. The other driver sustained minor injuries, while a baby in the back seat was not hurt. On June 14, 2026, Vaiden was arrested after police said he had hidden inside his home to avoid officers; he faces charges including leaving the scene of a crash and improper lane usage.