Chicago man charged with DUI after allegedly hitting person with vehicle on I-57
CHICAGO - A 49-year-old Chicago man is accused of driving drunk on Interstate 57 and striking a person who outside their vehicle dealing with a traffic crash.
On Feb. 23, Illinois State Police troopers responded to I-57 near 107th Street for a report of a personal injury traffic crash.
When officers arrived at the scene, they learned a driver who was involved in a previous traffic crash was outside their vehicle when they were struck by a passing motorist.
Troopers then responded to an area hospital and placed Jerrod Shelby under arrest for allegedly driving under the influence. He was later released from custody.
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Following an investigation, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office issued an arrest warrant for Shelby on charges of Aggravated DUI involving Great Bodily Harm.
Jerrod Shelby | Illinois State Police
On March 8, Shelby was taken into custody and his bond was set at $250,000.
No further information was available.