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Gurnee Today
By the People, for the People
Woman charged after wrong-way, drunk driving crash in Gurnee
Tesla driver Phyllichia D. Hill allegedly crashed head-on into a work truck, injuring herself and her passenger
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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A 41-year-old woman from Kenosha, Wisconsin has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after she allegedly drove her Tesla Model 3 the wrong way on Washington Street in Gurnee, Illinois and crashed head-on into a landscaping work truck on Saturday evening. The crash resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to Hill and her passenger, while the driver of the work truck was uninjured.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the dangers of drunk driving and wrong-way driving, which can have severe consequences for the driver, passengers, and other motorists on the road. It also raises questions about repeat DUI offenders and whether current laws and enforcement are sufficient to deter such dangerous behavior.
The details
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Hill was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Washington Street when she crashed head-on into the eastbound work truck. The Ford F-350 work truck, which had a snowplow attached, attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to do so. The Tesla sustained damage to its front, while the snowplow took the brunt of the impact. Hill and her passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the work truck driver was uninjured.
- The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2026.
- In September 2022, Hill was previously charged with DUI in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
The players
Phyllichia D. Hill
A 41-year-old woman from Kenosha, Wisconsin who has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, open transportation of alcohol, and driving in the wrong lane of a divided highway after the head-on crash.
Lake County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that responded to the crash and charged Hill with the various offenses.
What’s next
Hill is scheduled to appear in court on March 11 for this most recent DUI case.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the need for stronger measures to prevent repeat drunk driving offenses and ensure the safety of all motorists on the road. It also highlights the importance of vigilant reporting by concerned citizens who witness dangerous driving behavior.
