A Clarendon Hills woman is being held in DuPage County after prosecutors say she led police on a high-speed chase through the western suburbs that hit roughly 60 mph in a 30 mph zone and ended in a struggle with officers. Charging documents identify the driver as 26-year-old Aviance Carson of Clarendon Hills and state she first struck a relative's vehicle, then took off. Prosecutors allege that when officers tried to stop her, they were kicked and one was bitten during the struggle. Carson now faces a mix of felony and misdemeanor charges.
What prosecutors allege
Prosecutors say the pursuit started around 9:46 p.m. after a crash was reported near 75th Street and Clarendon Hills Road. When officers attempted a traffic stop on Clarendon Hills Road, the driver allegedly sped away, at times hitting about 60 mph where the posted limit was 30 mph. According to the complaint, the fleeing vehicle then backed up and nearly hit two officers before striking a squad car. Officers followed the vehicle to an apartment complex on 58th Street, where, according to the charges, the driver tried to run into a building before she was taken into custody. Those details come from charging documents and media reporting, including coverage by FOX 32 Chicago.
Charges and detention
Prosecutors say Carson is charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding and aggravated battery to a government employee, both felonies, along with misdemeanor counts that include battery, obstructing an officer and leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to an attended vehicle. "DuPage County law enforcement is committed to putting an end to motorists fleeing police," State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement, according to the complaint and media reports. The filing indicates Carson is being held in custody and is set to return to court on June 1, 2026, for further proceedings, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago.
DuPage crackdown on fleeing drivers
Carson's case lands in the middle of a broader push by DuPage County prosecutors to take high-speed pursuits and fleeing cases more aggressively. Officials have pointed to a multiyear rise in fleeing-and-eluding incidents and have sought detention in a series of recent cases, arguing that the spike puts the public at risk and calls for coordinated enforcement. Local reporting and county statements say prosecutors and police intend to use every available tool to stem dangerous chases, including aerial support and interagency cooperation. That trend is detailed in coverage by Cardinal News and in a report on four arrests in nine hours.
Legal stakes
Under Illinois law, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer is defined by specific aggravating factors, such as driving at least 21 mph over the speed limit, causing property damage or causing bodily injury, and is generally a felony. A first conviction is typically a Class 4 felony, while repeat violations or cases involving more serious harm can be charged at higher levels. Aggravated battery against a government employee is also a felony under state law and can carry significant prison time depending on the alleged injury and surrounding circumstances. The statute and penalty structure are outlined in the Illinois Vehicle Code and the state criminal code as posted by the Illinois General Assembly and in summaries at Justia.
What happens next
Carson remains in custody ahead of the June 1 hearing, when a judge is expected to review the complaint and the state's request for pretrial conditions. If prosecutors proceed with formal charges, the case will move through DuPage County court and could involve evidence such as dashcam or body-worn camera video. Local officials say they plan to continue seeking detention in cases where they believe officers and bystanders were put at risk during police pursuits.
