DeKalb man charged with DUI in crash that killed toddler in Kane County
KANE COUNTY, Ill. - A man was charged with driving under the influence during a crash that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured two others last October in Kane County.
Edgar Barrios, 20, was traveling eastbound on Route 38 near Francis Road around 6:40 p.m. on Oct. 1 when he crossed the center line and struck a 2018 Jeep Compass that was traveling westbound, officials said.
After striking the Jeep, Barrios struck a Subaru Forester that was also traveling westbound on Route 38, police said.
A 4-year-old girl who was secured in a child safety seat in the Jeep was transported to Delnor Hospital and then flown to Lurie Children's Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
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The driver of the Jeep was flown to Good Samaritan Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Barrios, of DeKalb was transported to Delnor Hospital and then transferred to Loyola Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Subaru was treated and released at the scene.
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office approved the following charges against Barrios:
- Aggravated DUI death
- Aggravated DUI dead - THC in blood
- Reckless homicide
- Aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm
- Aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm - THC in blood
- Obstructing identification
- Driving with a suspended license
Barrios was also issued citations for speeding and improper lane usage.