A man, who was driving on a revoked license, was arrested after police witnessed him crash into a car and try to flee the scene in Wauconda, prosecutors said.
Conrado Pabello-Santiago, 44, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving on a revoked or suspended license subsequent offense and improper traffic lane usage.
Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Francis DeRosa said Pabello-Santiago was driving westbound on Route 176 near Larkdale Row on June 18.
Pabello-Santiago’s vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck the rear driver’s side of another vehicle.
The other vehicle was occupied only by its driver, who was uninjured in the collision.
A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was near the intersection and witnessed the incident, DeRosa said.
Pabello-Santiago tried to drive off from the scene but the deputy was able to stop him, DeRosa said.
The Wauconda Police Department responded and learned that Pabello-Santiago was driving on a license that was revoked for a prior driving under the influence case.
Pabello-Santiago has at least four or five prior cases for driving on a revoked or suspended license.
Lake County Judge Raymond Collins ordered Pabello-Santiago held on a $100,000 bond.
Pabello-Santiago was released from the Lake County Jail after posting 10% of his bond.
He is scheduled to appear in court again on July 31 for a status of preliminary hearing.