Former WNBA star Sophie Brunner’s mother was killed in a head-on crash with an illegal immigrant who had a history of driving drunk, according to authorities in Illinois.
Darcy Connolly-Brunner, 61, was struck when Rolando Ico-Choc, a 30-year-old Guatemalan national, crossed over into the wrong lane in Freeport on Saturday afternoon, the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office said.
The migrant, who had a rap sheet including prior DUIs, was also killed in the wreck, according to officials.
Authorities are probing whether Ico-Choc was under the influence at the time of the double fatality.
They have already said there is no indication that the mom of four was impaired.
In the wake of the tragedy, state Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) said Ico-Choc was in the US illegally and was known to Homeland Security.
“A woman who dedicated her life to her family and her community was killed in broad daylight by a man who never should have been in this country or on the road,” Chesney said in a statement.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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