Wauconda police: Man drives recklessly through children's triathlon

Man drove recklessly through kids' triathlon in Wauconda, police say

A man was arrested after driving past police barricades through a children's triathlon race in Wauconda. He was eventually stopped after reaching high speeds. No injuries were reported.

WAUCONDA, Ill. - A man was charged after driving recklessly through a children's triathlon course in Wauconda Saturday morning.

Wauconda Police and the village park district were hosting the annual Children's Triathlon when a driver bypassed police barricades driving through the crowded street around 8:30 a.m.

A man in a custom 2008 Ford Mustang GT accelerated through the barricades at Garland and Bronner Roads despite uniformed officers instructing him to stop.

He sped southbound on Garland Road slamming into traffic cones as children were actively participating in the race. The driver continued past another uniformed officer and eventually stopped by Winding Road.

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The driver was identified as Jack Hazen, of Wauconda. He was arrested on scene.

Hazen faces a felony reckless driving charge.

No injuries were reported.

Wauconda News Crime and Public Safety