Woman charged in deadly hit-and-run in St. Charles

Police say the 29-year-old driver fled the scene after the crash that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered side mirror from a damaged SUV, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty aftermath of a hit-and-run crash.The aftermath of a deadly hit-and-run crash exposes the harsh reality of reckless driving and the need for accountability on the roads.St. Charles Today

A 29-year-old woman has been charged with multiple felonies, including failure to report a crash resulting in death and aggravated DUI resulting in death, after a hit-and-run crash that killed a 27-year-old male motorcyclist in St. Charles, Illinois. Police responded to the scene on Wednesday night and found the injured motorcyclist, who was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The woman, identified as Morgan Mroz, was later located and taken into custody.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a serious problem, often leaving victims and their families without closure or justice. This incident highlights the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of a crash and cooperating with authorities to determine what happened and hold those responsible accountable.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred just after 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at the intersection of Country Club Road and North 5th Avenue in St. Charles. A witness reported that the driver of the SUV involved may have fled the scene. Police located the injured male motorcyclist and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities eventually located the SUV and its alleged driver, 29-year-old Morgan Mroz of West Chicago. After an investigation, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office charged Mroz with multiple felonies, including failure to report a crash resulting in death, aggravated DUI resulting in death, reckless homicide, and possession of a controlled substance.

  • The crash occurred just after 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.
  • The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

The players

Morgan Mroz

A 29-year-old woman from West Chicago who has been charged with multiple felonies, including failure to report a crash resulting in death and aggravated DUI resulting in death, in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist.

The 27-year-old male motorcyclist

The victim of the hit-and-run crash, who was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Morgan Mroz at a hearing scheduled for next week.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of a crash and cooperating with authorities. Hit-and-run crashes can have devastating consequences for victims and their families, and it is crucial that those responsible are held accountable.