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Driver charged with DUI in rear-end collision with Lake Forest mail truck Saturday.
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A Mundelein man has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and aggravated DUI following a rear-end collision with a Lake Forest postal truck Saturday at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Ash Lawn Drive in Lake Forest.
Miguel F. Hernandez, 32, 131 Shadydell Ave., was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, DUI and aggravated DUI for a blood alcohol concentration greater than .08.
The driver of the mail truck was turning left off Waukegan Road onto Ash Lawn Drive when he was rear-ended by Hernandez's Ford SUV.
The Lake Forest mail truck driver was not identified, but both the driver and Hernandez were transported to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.
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Steve Handwerker
6:53 pm on Monday, December 5, 2011
Holy moly!
Shannon
5:05 am on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
I drove by this accident on Sat and I am praying that the Postal Carrier is okay because the accident looked even worse then the pictures show. if anyone knows the driver's status please update. I will keep praying for a speedy recovery.
Donna Ray
9:30 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
We appreciate your prayers. It is a miracle he is alive, He has broken ribs, and a concussion. He went home from the hospital today.
Jim Powers
9:32 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thanks, Donna, for providing that update. That's great news. I really appreciate it and I'm sure Shannon does, too.