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Update: Man charged for September crash that killed Lilia Perez

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» Update: Man charged for September crash that killed Lilia Perez

Last Updated: January 8th, 2026

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Tor Hoerman

Attorney Tor Hoerman, admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association since 1995 and The Missouri Bar since 2009, specializes nationally in mass tort litigations. Locally, Tor specializes in auto accidents and a wide variety of personal injury incidents occuring in Illinois and Missouri.

Popla returns to court on January 9th.

CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Police have charged a man in connection to a single-vehicle collision that killed a 29-year-old woman in early September.

According to abc 7, 29-year-old Hamid Popla will appear in court to face two charges of failure to report an accident involving death.

The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 7th, on West Congress Parkway between South Racine Avenue and South Morgan Street in University Village.

The investigation indicates that Popla was driving an eastbound Lincoln when he lost control of the car and crashed into a median.

A passenger in the car, identified as Lilia Perez, died after transport to an area hospital.

Popla will return to court on January 9th.

The loss of a loved one in a car accident is devastating for the family and friends left behind. If you’re grieving such a loss in a Cook County collision caused by a drunk driver, your anger is justified. The Chicago personal injury lawyers at TorHoerman Law are ready to help your family fight to hold the at-fault driver accountable for their recklessness. Call us today at (312) 313-2273 or reach us online for a free consultation.

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