The Brief
- A 27-year-old man is charged with multiple felonies, including distracted driving and leaving the scene, in a deadly April 2025 pedestrian crash in suburban Chicago.
- Police said the victim, 33-year-old Amber Knowles, was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators determined distracted driving was a significant factor.
- Authorities say the case underscores the dangers of distracted driving and are urging motorists to keep their attention on the road.
GURNEE, Ill. – A 27-year-old man has been charged in a deadly pedestrian crash last spring in the Chicago area, authorities said.
What we know:
Javier Contreras-Bulnes faces two felony counts of leaving the scene of a crash involving death and one felony count of aggravated use of an electronic communication device causing death, according to Gurnee police.…