Wedeke Nondo, a 28-year-old resident of Glendale, Arizona, now faces serious legal repercussions for his actions from nearly three years ago. Nondo, from the 6800 block of N. 67th Ave., has been charged with two felony counts of reckless homicide using a motor vehicle, as stated by the Chicago Police Department's announcement.
These charges stem from a tragic incident dating back to November 12, 2021, in which Nondo was identified as the driver responsible for a horrific traffic crash that claimed the lives of two pedestrians, an 88-year-old woman, and a 49-year-old woman, in the 6800 block of N. Western (24th District), as detailed by the CPD. Following an extensive investigation, authorities arrested Nondo on October 7, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. The arrest occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, in the 2600 block of S. 28th Dr.
Nondo, after being extradited to Chicago, is slated to appear for a detention hearing at a courthouse located at 2600 S. California. The date was set for the day following his arrest.
