Reckless Homicide Charges In Glenview Crash That Killed Northbrook Man

GLENVIEW, IL — A nearly eight-month long investigation into a multi-car accident that killed a Northbrook man has resulted in an arrest, Glenview police announced Thursday. Alina Jacek, 55, of the 800 block of E. Old Willow Road, Prospect Heights, is accused of reckless homicide, speeding more than 35 mph over the speed limit, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving too fast for conditions, following too closely.

Bond for Jacek was set at $225,000 at a Friday court hearing. A judge ordered Jacek detained until "she can come up with $22,500." A bond review is scheduled for Nov. 10.

The charges stem from a March 19 accident involving six cars that killed Young Park, 73, of Northbrook. According to police, Jacek drover her vehicle southbound on Milwaukee Avenue, north of West Lake Avenue, too fast on wet pavement at around 10:50 a.m. that Saturday. Her vehicle struck Park's car, which then triggered the six-vehicle crash.

Park was pronounced dead after being taken to Lutheran General Hospital.

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Three drivers were taken to Glenbrook Hospital, all in stable condition. Two drivers were taken to Lutheran General Hospital, one in stable condition, one was the deceased. Another driver was uninjured.

The Glenview Police Department was assisted by the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force’s Major Crash Assistance Team in the investigation.

It was revealed in court Friday that Jacek was traveling at a speed of 84 mph. The judge assigned to the case said Jacek's conduct shows that "the defendant is a danger to the community."