$2M Bail Set For Aurora Man After Fatal DUI Crash: State's Attorney

AURORA, IL — An Aurora man was issued a $2 million bond after officials say he crossed into oncoming traffic April 6 and crashed into a car, resulting in the driver's death, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Joshua Crye, of the 1800 block of Westfield Drive, was charged with one count of aggravated driving under the influence causing death, a felony.

At the time of the crash, around 8:52 p.m., officials allege the 32-year-old was driving about 85 mph with a blood alcohol content of 0.183, more than twice the legal limit.

Following an investigation, police determined Crye was driving a Ford Escape south on Eola Road when he crossed the raised center median and crashed into a northbound car, which then slammed into a third car.

The occupants of all three cars were taken to a local hospital. Four days later, Nicole Dickerson, the driver of the car Crye hit, succumbed to her injuries, police said.

"The victim in this case, Nicole Dickerson, a loving mother and wife, was loved by many and it is a tragedy that her life has now become a statistic due to the alleged actions of Mr. Crye," DuPage State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. "I offer my sincerest condolences to the Nicole's family and friends as they mourn the senseless death of a loved one."

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Crye was brought into custody Monday without incident. He must pay $200,000 in order to apply for bail.

His next court appearance for arraignment is set for June 16.

"This tragedy too could have been avoided had Mr. Crye simply called a cab, a ride sharing service or a friend for a ride instead of thinking he was fine to drive," Berlin said.