Family files lawsuit against driver after father killed in Calumet Heights crash

Witnesses say deadly crash was result of drag racing; driver cited by police, not charged

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:34am

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The family of Haroon Arrasheed, a 50-year-old married father of four who was killed in a January car crash in Chicago's Calumet Heights neighborhood, has filed a lawsuit against the driver they say was responsible for his death. The crash occurred when Arrasheed's Mini Cooper was T-boned by a Cadillac SUV driven by 47-year-old Troshawn McCoy, who witnesses say was drag racing with another vehicle at the time.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of reckless driving and street racing in Chicago, which has led to numerous tragic deaths and injuries. The Arrasheed family's lawsuit seeks accountability and justice for their loved one's death, which they say was the result of sheer negligence and not an accident.

The details

According to police, McCoy was cited for failure to reduce speed, but Arrasheed's family is calling for more serious criminal charges to be filed. The family has released video footage of the crash, which they say shows McCoy's reckless behavior. Arrasheed's sister Vina Morris described him as 'the glue to the family' and a 'man of faith', while the Imam of the Muslim community center where Arrasheed worked said he was a 'good man' who deserved justice.

  • The crash occurred on January 7, 2026.
  • The lawsuit was filed by the Arrasheed family three months after the incident.

The players

Haroon Arrasheed

A 50-year-old married father of four who was killed in the crash while headed to his job at a Muslim community center.

Troshawn McCoy

The 47-year-old driver of the Cadillac SUV that crashed into Arrasheed's vehicle, who was cited by police for failure to reduce speed.

Vina Morris

Arrasheed's sister, who described him as 'the glue to the family' and a 'man of faith'.

Ousmane Drame

The Imam of the Muslim community center where Arrasheed worked, who said he was a 'good man' who deserved justice.

Rahsaan Gordon

The attorney representing the Arrasheed family in the lawsuit against McCoy.

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What they’re saying

“Haroon was like the glue to the family. He was a man of faith.”

— Vina Morris, Arrasheed's sister

“He was a good man, and I believe that he deserve the justice as well as his family.”

— Ousmane Drame, Imam of Masjid Al Farooq

“The behavior of the defendant was not accidental. It was reckless, and his reckless behavior stole a man's life.”

— Rahsaan Gordon, Family attorney

What’s next

Police say McCoy was cited for failure to reduce speed, but Arrasheed's family is calling for serious criminal charges to be filed.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of reckless driving and street racing in Chicago, which has led to numerous preventable deaths. The Arrasheed family's lawsuit seeks accountability and justice, underscoring the need for stronger enforcement and harsher penalties to deter such dangerous behavior and protect innocent lives.