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Driver Charged with DUI After Fatally Colliding with High School Teacher in Wheeling
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29-year-old Palatine Man Faces Reckless Homicide and Aggravated DUI Charges
WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) – A tragic incident occurred earlier this month in the north suburbs of Wheeling, resulting in the death of a beloved high school teacher. The driver responsible for the fatal collision, Guillermo Salgado, a 29-year-old resident of Palatine, has now been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI by the Wheeling police.
The devastating head-on collision took place on December 10 at approximately 2:15 a.m. on East Palatine Road near Wheeling Road. Salgado, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time, was driving eastbound on Palatine Road when he veered into the westbound lanes, colliding with an oncoming vehicle. Tragically, the collision claimed the life of Robert Gillen, the esteemed high school teacher.
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Gillen, who was a valued member of the educational community, served as a math teacher at Wauconda High School within the Wauconda Community Unit School District #118.
As the investigation unfolded, Wheeling police and the Northwest Suburban Major Case Assistance Team’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Unit diligently examined the circumstances surrounding the crash.
During his court appearance on Thursday, Salgado was formally charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI, highlighting the severity of his actions that led to the untimely death of Robert Gillen.
The loss of Gillen has left a profound impact on the community, with colleagues and students mourning the loss of a caring and dedicated educator. Tributes and remembrances continue to pour in for Gillen, who will always be remembered for his positive influence on countless lives.
Salgado’s next court hearing is scheduled for January 24, 2023. Until then, the Wheeling community seeks solace and support as they grapple with the tragic loss of a respected teacher.
For additional information and heartfelt tributes to Robert Gillen, please visit Wauconda High School teacher killed in head-on crash remembered as ‘caring, dedicated’.
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