Arrestee: PARRAS, Javier, 48 YOA, of the 300 block of Richmond Dr, Romeoville

Charges: Aggravated DUI (Class 2 Felony), DWLR (Class A Misdemeanor); Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Class A Misdemeanor)

At approximately 12:50 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, two Oswego Police vehicles were struck while officers were conducting a traffic stop at Route 30 and Treasure Drive.

The police vehicles had been pulled to the side of the roadway with their emergency lights activated when a red Honda CR-V traveling southeast on Route 30 struck one of the police vehicles and then the second before coming to a stop. The vehicle initially stopped for the traffic stop was not involved in the crash. Both police vehicles were unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported.

The driver of the Honda, Javier Parras, a 48-year-old man from Romeoville, was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. He was transported to the Oswego Police Department for processing.

Police obtained approval from the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office for a felony charge of aggravated driving under the influence for allegedly operating a vehicle while under the influence while his driving privileges were revoked for a prior DUI violation. In addition, Parras was charged with driving while license revoked and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle (Scott’s Law). He also received traffic citations for illegal transportation/possession of alcohol by a driver, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

Parras was transported to the Kendall County Jail to await a detention hearing.

Driving under the influence continues to be a significant public safety concern. Impaired driving endangers everyone on the roadway and often contributes to preventable crashes. Illinois’ Scott’s Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when approaching stationary emergency vehicles with emergency lights activated in order to protect first responders working on the roadway.

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Any charges are merely an accusation and the defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty