DuPage County, Illinois – A Chicago woman with a blood-alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit was released pretrial Wednesday following a crash that severely injured a 10-year-old boy and caused injuries to three other family members, authorities report.
Pretrial Release Granted
According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, a judge denied prosecutors’ request to detain 27-year-old Jaquelin Onofre Reyes during her first court appearance.
Onofre Reyes faces four counts of aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm, a Class 4 felony. She was granted pretrial release under strict conditions, including:
- No possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs
- SCRAM electronic alcohol monitoring
- No contact with the victims
Details of the Crash
Lombard police were called to the scene at approximately 12:12 p.m. on December 23, near Route 53 and the Illinois Prairie Path, following a crash involving a Hummer SUV and an Infiniti SUV.
Prosecutors allege that Onofre Reyes was driving the Hummer southbound on Route 53 when she crossed into northbound lanes in an attempt to pass traffic. While attempting to return to the southbound lanes, she struck another vehicle, crossed back into oncoming traffic, and collided with the northbound Infiniti.
The Infiniti was occupied by a family of four, including children aged 7 and 10, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office. All four occupants were transported to a local hospital, with the 10-year-old boy suffering extensive injuries that required transfer to another medical facility for additional surgery.
Alcohol Found in Vehicle
Authorities discovered two open alcoholic beverages inside Onofre Reyes’ vehicle. Her blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) was measured at 0.238, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said:
“It is alleged that at the time of this crash, Onofre Reyes’ BAC was .238, or nearly three times the legal limit. What I find particularly infuriating in this case is that alcohol-related crashes, such as is alleged in this case, are 100% avoidable. This holiday weekend, I urge everyone: please do not get behind the wheel of a car if you have been drinking. Call a ride-sharing service or a sober friend for a ride, or stay where you are. I wish all the victims, particularly the ten-year-old boy, a full and speedy recovery.”
Court Proceedings
Onofre Reyes is scheduled to return to court on January 20, 2026, for further proceedings. Authorities have emphasized the severity of the incident, noting that alcohol-related accidents are preventable, and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
What are your thoughts on holiday DUI safety? Do you believe stricter measures are needed to prevent alcohol-related crashes, especially during the holidays? Share your opinions in the comments below and join the conversation about responsible driving in DuPage County.
