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Zion man charged in crash that killed Hainesville woman

A Zion man faces multiple charges in a DUI crash that killed a 54-year-old Hainesville woman in May, authorities said Wednesday.

Shawn Flores, 25, of the 4200 block of Bluebird Avenue, remains held in Lake County jail on $300,000 bail after being charged with five counts of aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death, two counts of reckless homicide, and possession of a controlled substance.

If found guilty at trial, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison, officials said.

Grayslake Police were called to Route 120 near Battershall Road at 10:58 p.m. May 13 for a serious head-on collision, authorities said.

Malia A. Johnson was trapped in her car after the crash, authorities said. She was taken by paramedics to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville where she was pronounced dead about 90 minutes later.

Authorities said Johnson was traveling west on Route 120 in her lane when her vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

Flores was charged by police after the accident investigation was completed by Grayslake Police and the Major Crash Assistance Team of Lake County.

He is due back in court Aug. 29.

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