Two Men Charged with Aggravated Street Racing

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that following an extensive investigation, two men have been charged with illegal street racing that allegedly caused a crash that sent two passengers in one of the vehicles to the hospital with serious injuries. Jadon Ramirez, 18 (d.o.b. 9/10/2006) of the 0-100 block of N. Old Plank Road, Bensenville, and Sahil Chauhan, 23, (d.o.b. 12/9/2001) of the 5100 block of Scott Drive, Lisle, have each been charged with one count of Aggravated Street Racing (Class 4 Felony) and one count of Aggravated Reckless Driving Causing Great Bodily Harm (Class 4 Felony). On June 27, 2025, Ramirez appeared in First Appearance Court where the Court granted the State’s motion to detain Ramirez pre-trial. Chauhan appeared in First Appearance Court yesterday where the Court denied the State’s Motion to Detain Chauhan pre-trial. 

On April 26, 2025, at approximately 12:06 a.m., Naperville Police responded to a vehicle crash in front of the Courtyard Marriott, located at 1155 E. Diehl Road. While investigating the crash, officers learned that a black 2006 Mercedes CLS500, allegedly driven by Ramirez, had been racing another vehicle when the Mercedes swerved and crashed into a tree, causing serious injuries to two of the vehicle’s four passengers, who had been ejected from the vehicle. One of the victims, a seventeen-year-old male was unconscious at the scene and suffered internal brain bleeding, a punctured lung, broken ribs, a broken vertebrae and scapula. The second victim, an eighteen-year-old male, suffered a broken arm. Both victims were immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Following further investigation, it is alleged that Chauhan was driving a blue 2024 Acura ZDX eastbound on Diehl Road and Mill Street, when Ramirez stopped next to him, pointed at him, and gave a hand gesture implying that he wanted to race. It is alleged that the pair raced and stopped at the traffic control light at Washington Street and Diehl Road and then raced again. It is further alleged that during the first race, Ramirez’s vehicle was traveling at approximately 90 mph and during the second race he was traveling at approximately 101 mph in a 40-mph zone. It is further alleged that as they raced, Ramirez lost control of the Mercedes and crashed into the tree.

“Street racing is not just illegal, it is extremely dangerous not just for those behind the wheel, but also for their passengers, other motorists and nearby pedestrians,” Berlin said. “The blatant disregard for public safety allegedly exhibited by both of these men is astounding and will not be tolerated on the streets of DuPage County. I thank the Naperville Police Department for their efforts on this case. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Alyssa Rabulinski, Sean Kinsella and Michael Pingaj for their work in preparing a strong case against these two defendants.”

“There is absolutely no excuse for the type of dangerous and reckless driving alleged in this case,” Chief Arres said. “Driving is a privilege that comes with incredible responsibility for the safety of passengers, pedestrians and other motorists on the road. We have no tolerance for this kind of behavior and are grateful to the DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their assistance in holding the accused responsible.”

The next court appearance for Ramirez is scheduled for July 18, 2025, and the next court appearance for Chauhan is scheduled for July 28, 2025.  

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt.  The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Sahil Chauhan

Jadon Ramirez

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