This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Crime & Safety

Prosecutor: Palatine Woman on Cocktail of Drugs Before Crash

Prosecutors say Karli Casey of Palatine was under the influence of heroin, cocaine and codeine at the time of huffing and driving crash, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Karli M. Casey, the Palatine woman police said the contents of an aerosol can right before she passed out behind the wheel and caused a two-car crash in April was also under the influence of heroin, cocaine and codeine. The Chicago Tribune reports prosecutors alleged the use of those other drugs in court Thursday. 

Casey who was 19 at the time of the accident celebrated her 20th birthday behind bars. With bond set at $20,000, the Palatine woman has been held at the Cook County Jail since the crash in late April. According to the Chicago Tribune, Casey enrolled in a drug treatment program at Cook County Jail.

Casey and four others were injured in the crash, including an who suffered life-threatening injuries who is currently still in the hospital, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Find out what's happening in Palatinewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Casey is charged with . The 20-year-old Palatine woman is due back in court in October; according to the Chicago Tribune both sides say a plea deal is possible.

headed East on Northwest Highway driving a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, Casey crossed into the westbound lanes and stuck a 2006 Honda Accord that was traveling westbound in the far lane, closest to the curb. 

Find out what's happening in Palatinewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.