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Reckless Homicide Charges Filed Against Driver in August Fatality in DeKalb

Jonathon Wood – Photo DeKalb County Sheriffs Office

DEKALB – A man has been charged with Aggravated DUI and Reckless Homicide in the death of a bicyclist in August in the city of DeKalb. On August 23rd, a DeKalb man, identified as 49-year-old Carlos Melendez died after being struck in the early morning hours by an SUV. After an investigation, DeKalb Police say 35-year-old Jonathon Wood of Genoa was traveling east on Fariview Drive and allegedly struck Melendez. Reckless Homicide charges were filed on Tuesday against Wood, including also a charge for Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis. He was arrested and posted bond with a court date scheduled for November.

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