Suburban Chicago man charged in deadly hit-and-run crash, police say

The Brief

  • A suburban Chicago man, Christian Antonio Vargas, is charged with failing to report a fatal crash and leaving the scene after a July 27, 2024 collision in Des Plaines.
  • Police say Vargas was driving a Ford Focus that struck a motorcycle, killing 31-year-old Nico Watkins, before fleeing on foot.
  • Vargas was scheduled to appear in court Monday; additional details have not been released.

DES PLAINES, Ill. A suburban Chicago man is facing charges for failing to report a deadly crash and leaving the scene, police said.

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