Tevin Washington is charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence in the Feb. 28 crash near south suburban Calumet Park, according to a bond proffer prepared by prosecutors.
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The victim of the crash was 39-year-old Stephanie Anselmo, according to published reports. She leaves behind a husband and son, according to an online fundraising page.
Washington was allegedly driving 85 mph in a 55 mph zone when he changed lanes and struck a woman's Jeep from behind between 127th Street and Sibley Boulevard, according to Illinois State Police and prosecutors.
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The Jeep burst into flames and went through a concrete barrier, landing below on Metra tracks, authorities said. She died at the scene.
An autopsy found she suffered a broken femur, broken pelvic bone and thermal internal damage from heat, prosecutors said.
Washington allegedly walked away, prosecutors said. He returned about 20 minutes later and was arrested.
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Washington allegedly failed a field sobriety test and blew a 0.123 blood-alcohol content in a Breathalyzer test, prosecutors said.
He spent the evening drinking at Darrin's Lounge on the South Side, prosecutors said.
Officers found a label of a Patron bottle and an empty container of cannabis flower, prosecutors said.
Cook County Judge David Navarro ordered Washington held on a $150,000 bail, according to court records. He was released after posting bond, and is due back in court March 5.
(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire - Copyright Chicago Sun-Times 2020.)