Chicago man accused of leaving crash scene in August arrested
CHICAGO - A Chicago man who allegedly left the scene of a multi-car crash on Interstate 94 earlier this year was arrested last week.
Karris A. Turner, 35, was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash, a felony, according to the Illinois State Police.
Karris A. Turner, 35, was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash, a felony, according to the Illinois State Police.
On Aug. 11, 2024, ISP troopers responded to the crash on the I-94 northbound express lanes at 43rd Street. Troopers learned the driver of one of the cars involved, a gray Hyundai, had fled the scene.
Investigators identified Turner as the driver of that gray Hyundai. They tried to find him but were unsuccessful.
On Oct. 1, a warrant was issued for Turner’s arrest. He was arrested on Nov. 30 by Chicago police during a traffic stop.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the criminal charge against Turner and he’s being held by Chicago police until his first court hearing.