A popular Chicago DJ is being held on $1 million bond after a Jan. 19 car crash resulting in the death of a woman riding in his car, NBC5 reported.
Rafael Rodriguez, also known as DJ Lego, was allegedly speeding and lost control of his car in the 2200 block of North Lake Shore Drive, running it into a frozen lagoon at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Rodriguez and his passenger, Claudia Beruben, had to be extracted from the car. Beruben later died from her injuries.
Police said Rodriguez smelled like alcohol, and his blood alcohol level measured.17, according to Assistant State’s Attorney Akash Vyas. He was charged with driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license and failure to reduce speed. He sustained a fractured vertebrae and hand injuries in the accident.
Prosecutors said that Rodriguez had been stopped for speeding six times in the past five years. A popular Latin and House DJ, Rodriguez previously had residencies at a number of Chicago clubs, among them Hydrate Nightclub in 2004, according to ChicagoPride.com.
NBC5’s article is at bit.ly/1zc1xYd.