Driver Who Allegedly Fled Police After Crash Offers Shocking Excuse for Hitting Woman

June Chicago IL A Chicago driver accused of fleeing the scene after striking a woman with his car is now in custody and the justification he offered to personnel has left both law enforcement and the community stunned Driver Who Allegedly Fled Police After Crash Offers Shocking Excuse for Hitting Woman According to the Chicago Police Department -year-old Devin Brooks was arrested late Sunday after a multi-hour manhunt that began when he allegedly struck a -year-old woman near West Garfield Park and then sped off ignoring police attempts to pull him over The woman was taken to Stroger Hospital with multiple fractures and head trauma She remains in critical but stable condition When officers conclusively apprehended Brooks in a nearby alley after he ditched the car and attempted to escape on foot they say he offered a bizarre and deeply troubling justification for his actions He reported officers he supposed the woman was sent to follow him and that hitting her was self-defense from surveillance disclosed a police source familiar with the incident It was clear he was either under the influence or experiencing particular sort of psychological episode Brooks now faces multiple felony charges including aggravated fleeing and eluding leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon Police also established that Brooks had a prior criminal history including a conviction for drug possession and a separate charge of reckless driving in Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with the automobile jumping a curb before striking the victim who had just exited a corner store He didn t brake didn t swerve just hit her and took off explained local resident Maria Alston who witnessed the circumstance Administration are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash Mental physical condition evaluators have also been brought in as Brooks comments and erratic behavior during booking raised serious concerns What s Next Brooks is scheduled for a bond hearing Tuesday morning at Cook County Criminal Court Prosecutors are expected to argue for pretrial detention citing the danger he poses to the inhabitants and his prior record