Elk Grove Village Man Charged in Fatal 2025 Crash

Mohamed Mohamed faces multiple charges, including failure to reduce speed, in collision that killed 59-year-old Maria De Lourdes Jimenez.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 50-year-old Elk Grove Village resident, Mohamed Mohamed, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses stemming from a fatal car crash in August 2025 that killed 59-year-old Maria De Lourdes Jimenez. The charges include speeding 35 mph or more over the posted limit, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of reckless driving and the tragic consequences it can have on local communities. While reckless homicide charges were not approved based on the evidence, the other charges against Mohamed underscore the need for greater driver accountability and traffic safety measures in the Elk Grove Village area.

The details

According to the Elk Grove Village Police Department, the crash occurred around 11:07 a.m. on August 23, 2025, in the 800 block of South Arlington Heights Road. Mohamed, driving a 2023 black Lincoln Navigator, was traveling southbound on Arlington Heights Road when he struck Jimenez's 2014 silver Nissan Rogue as she was turning northbound from the Elk Crossing Shopping Center. Jimenez was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The crash occurred around 11:07 a.m. on August 23, 2025.
  • Mohamed was arrested on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Mohamed Mohamed

A 50-year-old resident of Elk Grove Village who has been charged with multiple offenses, including speeding 35 mph or more over the posted limit, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Maria De Lourdes Jimenez

A 59-year-old woman who was killed in the August 2025 crash when her 2014 silver Nissan Rogue was struck by Mohamed's vehicle as she was turning northbound from the Elk Crossing Shopping Center.

Elk Grove Village Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the fatal crash and made the arrest of Mohamed.

Cook County State's Attorney's Office

The prosecutor's office that approved the charges against Mohamed.

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What they’re saying

“Charges of reckless homicide had been sought, but not approved based on recovered evidence.”

— Elk Grove Village Police Department (patch.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Mohamed out on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for greater driver accountability and traffic safety measures in the Elk Grove Village area, as reckless driving can have devastating consequences for local communities.