DUI Charge Follows Car-on-Tree Crash

Driver Hits Tree Before DUI Stop

Michael S. Hecker, 51, of the 4200 block of North Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, was charged with DUI after he was observed to be under the influence of alcohol when police tracked him down in the 300 block of Burlington Avenue at 9:31 p.m. following a one-car accident he caused, police said.

Hecker allegedly struck a tree in the 4500 block of Harvey Avenue, police said, then fled westbound on Burlington before officers caught up with him.

In addition to two counts of DUI, Hecker was charged with failing to report an accident. He was released on bond to appear in court.

The tree was not damaged and there were no injuries reported.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

No Valid Driver's License

Cesar J. Garcia, 43, of the 800 block of Bishop Avenue, Aurora, was charged with driving without a valid license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and speeding, police said, after a 10:57 a.m. traffic stop in the 3900 block of Woodland Avenue.

He was released on bond to appear in court.

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