Taxi Driver Charged After Passenger Dragged in Glenview Fare Dispute

Passenger remains hospitalized three days after incident on Sanders Road

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Glenview police have charged a 60-year-old Chicago taxi driver with reckless driving after an investigation found he sped up as his passenger was trying to get out of the vehicle during a fare dispute, causing the passenger to fall out and suffer severe injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the potential dangers of fare disputes between passengers and taxi drivers, which can escalate to violence and serious injuries. It also raises questions about taxi driver training, passenger safety protocols, and the need for improved regulations and oversight in the taxi industry.

The details

According to police, the dispute and injuries occurred on March 2 at 3100 Sanders Road in Glenview. Abderrezak Djerrah, the taxi driver, picked up a male passenger and they got into a physical altercation inside the vehicle over the fare. As the passenger attempted to exit, Djerrah accelerated, causing the passenger to fall out and suffer severe injuries. The passenger was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.

  • The incident occurred on March 2, 2026.
  • Djerrah was found and charged on March 3, 2026 just after 1 p.m. in Niles.
  • Djerrah has a return court date of March 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Skokie Courthouse.

The players

Abderrezak Djerrah

A 60-year-old Chicago taxi driver who has been charged with one count of misdemeanor reckless driving.

Glenview Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and filed charges against Djerrah.

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What they’re saying

“Glenview police thanked the North Regional Violent Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for their assistance.”

— Glenview Police Department (chicagotribune.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on March 26 whether to allow Djerrah to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for improved safety protocols and de-escalation training for taxi drivers to prevent fare disputes from turning violent and causing harm to passengers.