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St. Charles Today
By the People, for the People
Driver Charged in Fatal St. Charles Crash Ordered to Remain in Jail
Morgan Mroz faces reckless homicide and DUI charges after crash that killed 27-year-old motorcyclist Ryan Hresil.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:23pm
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The aftermath of a fatal collision exposes the human cost of impaired driving and the urgent need for accountability.St. Charles TodayA 29-year-old West Chicago woman has been ordered to remain in jail while awaiting trial for a fatal crash in St. Charles that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist. Morgan Mroz is charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after allegedly turning left in front of Ryan Hresil's motorcycle, causing a collision that took his life. Mroz had a prior DUI conviction from 2019 and allegedly had cocaine and alcohol in her vehicle at the time of the crash.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving and the devastating consequences it can have on victims and their families. It also raises questions about repeat offenders and whether current laws and enforcement are adequate to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
The details
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 10:50 p.m. on April 1 at the intersection of Fifth Avenue (Route 25) and Country Club Road in St. Charles. Mroz's SUV allegedly turned left in front of Hresil's motorcycle, causing a collision that killed the 27-year-old. Police say Mroz refused a breathalyzer test but a blood test several hours later showed a blood alcohol content of 0.13, above the legal limit of 0.08. Officers also found cocaine and empty alcohol cans in Mroz's vehicle.
- The crash occurred around 10:50 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- Mroz had a prior DUI conviction from a 2019 incident in Campton Hills.
The players
Morgan Mroz
A 29-year-old West Chicago woman charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in connection with the fatal crash.
Ryan Hresil
A 27-year-old from Plato Center, Illinois who was killed in the collision while riding his motorcycle.
What they’re saying
“She got her chance at figuring this (drinking alcohol) out and preventing this entirely preventable tragedy. And she threw it in the trash.”
— Katy Flannagan, Assistant Kane County State's Attorney
“You would think having that kind of accident would make you think before you ingest alcohol and drive.”
— Judge D.J. Tegeler
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to grant Mroz bail as the case proceeds to trial.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the urgent need for stronger enforcement and harsher penalties to deter repeat drunk driving offenders and prevent such senseless loss of life on our roads.
