CHICAGO – A Chicago man accused in a fatal DUI crash over the weekend is now facing felony charges.

Chicago police said Angel Rodriguez, 35, a resident of Little Village, was charged with felony reckless homicide, felony aggravated DUI causing death, felony driving under the influence of alcohol and a crime. the number of driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC over .08.

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The charges stem from a fatal crash that allegedly took place in the 4500 block of West 26th Street in Little Village around 1 a.m. Sunday morning.

Police said Rodriguez was driving in the area when he crashed his car, killing a 26-year-old man who was a passenger in his vehicle.

According to the police, Rodriguez was allegedly drunk at the time of the accident.

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Officers quickly caught up with Rodriguez and he was taken into custody just over an hour after the crash occurred.

Authorities have not yet identified the slain victim.

Rodriguez appeared in court Monday for a detention hearing.

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