A Monday hearing for 51-year-old Thomas Kucharski was pushed back to from to 9 a.m. Tuesday after his charges were upgraded to reckless homicide and aggravated DUI-alcohol/drugs resulting in death.
Charges were upgraded after the passing of Downers Grove North junior Elizabeth Dunlap who died after being removed from life support.
Dunlap was reportedly struck by Kucharski’s vehicle at approximately 10:55 A.M. in the intersection of Main and Grant Streets. The preliminary investigation indicated that Dunlap was crossing Main Street in the marked crosswalk when struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.
Downers Grove Police Department are asking anyone with information to call 630-434-5600.