The truck driver who allegedly hit and killed a DeKalb County sheriff's deputy last week has been charged in the crash, Illinois State Police said Wednesday.
35-year-old leaves behind 3 young childrenThe funeral and visitation for DeKalb County sheriff's Deputy Christina Musil, who was killed in a crash last week, will be held Thursday.last week has been charged in the crash, Illinois State Police said Wednesday.
Nathan P. Sweeney, 44, of DeKalb has been charged with reckless homicide and DUIin connection with 35-year-old Christina Musil's death.Sweeney was initially was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in the crash that killed the deputy while she was on duty.
ISP said they conducted a traffic crash investigation at the request of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and determined Sweeney was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. The DeKalb County State's Attorney's Office has charged Sweeney with three counts of aggravated DUI and one count of reckless homicide.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office administration will be closed Thursday for the services, and will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday.Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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