Police: Driver was drunk when he crashed car into Westmont music store
Posted August 22, 2025 10:38 am
A man has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing early Friday into the Uncle Jon’s Music store in downtown Westmont.
Police say that around 12:07 a.m., Peter T. Pierpoulos, 20, appeared to have been speeding when he lost control, hit a tree and lightpole. He then hit the building at 33 N. Cass Ave. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Pierpoulos is charged with DUI, DUI over .08 blood-alcohol level, speeding, improper lane use, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and criminal damage to village property.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.