Repeat Drunk Driver Hits 2 Oswego Police Cars

The 48-year-old Romeoville man was driving with a revoked license due to a prior DUI conviction.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A 48-year-old Romeoville man was arrested early Monday morning after crashing his Honda CR-V into two Oswego police squad cars that were conducting a traffic stop on Route 30. The driver, Javier Parras, was charged with aggravated DUI, driving with a revoked license, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, among other citations.

Why it matters

Impaired driving continues to be a major public safety issue, with crashes often leading to preventable injuries and fatalities. This incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement and education around drunk driving laws, especially for repeat offenders.

The details

According to police, Parras was driving southeast on Route 30 around 12:50 a.m. when he struck one of the police vehicles, then the second, near the intersection with Treasure Drive. No injuries were reported, and the car that was initially pulled over was not hit. Parras was taken into custody and charged with several offenses, including aggravated DUI and driving with a revoked license due to a prior DUI conviction.

  • The crash occurred around 12:50 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Javier Parras

A 48-year-old man from Romeoville who was charged with aggravated DUI, driving with a revoked license, and other offenses after crashing into two Oswego police squad cars.

Oswego Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that was conducting a traffic stop when Parras crashed into their squad cars.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Parras to be released on bail at his upcoming detention hearing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stronger enforcement and education around drunk driving laws, especially for repeat offenders, in order to improve public safety on the roads.