ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – Chhabria Harris pleaded guilty to an amended charge of aggravated DUI/Accident/Death in Rock Island County Court, following a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two men and critically injured another on the I-74 Bridge bike path on May 22, 2022. The plea deal was accepted by the court, with additional charges related to the incident being dropped. Judge Frank Fuhr sentenced Harris to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with a requirement to serve 85% of the sentence, or 17 years. After her prison term, she must complete two years of supervised release and will receive credit for time served at the Rock Island County Jail. Harris waived her right to trial by accepting the plea, with Judge Fuhr reminding her of this decision as she left the courtroom. She has 30 days to file an appeal.

Moline Police responded to the pedestrian walkway on the I-74 Bridge on the morning of May 22, 2022, where they discovered three victims who had been struck by a vehicle. Two of the victims, Ethan Gonzales and Anthony Castaneda, tragically lost their lives, while the third victim, Charles Bowen, sustained critical injuries but survived. Harris, the suspect, was located in East Moline and was taken into custody by Moline Police. Formal charges were filed the following day, and Harris has remained on $2 million bond in Rock Island County Jail since her arrest.

The incident has left a devastating impact on the victims’ families, friends, and the community at large. The plea deal and sentencing bring some closure to this tragic chapter, although it serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of responsible, sober driving. The lives lost and the injuries sustained are a heartbreaking consequence of driving under the influence, and the legal ramifications underscore the gravity of these actions. The community will continue to mourn the loss of Ethan Gonzales and Anthony Castaneda, while offering support to Charles Bowen in his recovery.

In conclusion, Chhabria Harris pleaded guilty to an amended charge of aggravated DUI/Accident/Death in connection to a fatal accident on the I-74 Bridge bike path. The sentencing requires her to serve 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and two years of supervised release, following the deaths of two men and critical injury of another on May 22, 2022. The plea deal and sentencing aim to address the devastating impact of driving under the influence and bring a measure of closure to the victims’ families and the community.