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DUI2026-CR-02194

People v. Tyler J. Brennan

Sentencing DuPage County, IL

Next Hearing

Sentencing Hearing

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

DuPage County Circuit Court

Case Summary

Defendant pled guilty to aggravated DUI causing death after a New Year's Eve crash on I-88 that killed a 42-year-old Naperville resident. BAC was 0.21 at time of arrest. Sentencing scheduled for June 2026.

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Charges Filed

1

Aggravated DUI — Death

Class 2 Felony625 ILCS 5/11-501
2

Reckless Homicide

Class 3 Felony720 ILCS 5/9-3

Hearing Timeline

Plea Hearing
April 15, 2026

DuPage County Circuit Court Hon. Robert T. Flanagan

Outcome: Defendant entered guilty plea to Class 2 Felony DUI-Death. Reckless homicide charge dismissed.

Pretrial Conference
February 24, 2026

DuPage County Circuit Court Hon. Robert T. Flanagan

Outcome: Plea negotiations ongoing.

Arraignment
January 9, 2026

DuPage County Circuit Court Hon. Robert T. Flanagan

Outcome: Plea: Not Guilty. Bond: $500K.

SentencingUpcoming
June 10, 2026

DuPage County Circuit Court Hon. Robert T. Flanagan

Note: Upcoming — State seeking 8 years. Defense requesting 4 years.

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Case Details

Defendant

Tyler J. Brennan, age 31

Court

DuPage County Circuit Court

Judge

Hon. Robert T. Flanagan

Prosecutor

ASA Michelle Tran

Defense

Atty. Kevin Sobieski

Incident Date

December 31, 2025

Filed

January 8, 2026

Location

I-88 near Naperville, IL

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