Stephen Saad, 61, killed and Chad Berry, 31, charged in motorcycle collision at White and State in Champaign, Illinois
DUI charges under review in fatal car-motorcycle crash in Champaign
Berry was charged Tuesday with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, a Class 4 felony, but Assistant State's Attorney Toby Ortega said in the wake of Mr. Saad's death, more serious charges of aggravated DUI could be filed once he has reviewed the case.
Judge Brett Olmstead set Berry's bond at $20,000 and allowed a request that he be able to leave the state while the case is pending.
Sister of DUI victim objects to possible drug-court probation for driver
Julie Saad said she plans to be in Urbana next month at the sentencing hearing of Chad Berry, the Champaign man who pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence last month in connection with her brother's death.
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