09-07-2025
Street-racing suspect ID'd in Round Lake Beach hit-and-run; ‘Conduct … like that of any other street gang, terrorizing our community'
Round Lake Beach police say they have identified the man who was street racing as part of an informal car club and then ran into a resident with his truck after being confronted.
Police said they have issued an arrest warrant for Nathien X. Guerra, 19, on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and aggravated battery. Authorities said they have located and impounded the red Chevrolet pickup truck that Guerra was driving.
Guerra had not yet been taken into custody on Wednesday, police said.
He backed up into a 57-year-old man at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Lotus Drive, police said.
Police said that a pickup truck and a white Dodge Charger were street racing, and the resident went into the street to confront the pickup truck driver. The driver reversed into the man, striking him with either the side mirror or the fender area before driving away, according to police.
The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Police Chief Ryan Rodriguez said in a statement released Wednesday that the vehicles involved may have been part of an unsanctioned car club.
'This issue has gone well beyond harmless car club gatherings and the conduct of those involved is like that of any other street gang, terrorizing our community and endangering lives,' he said.
'Our officers are committed to strictly enforcing all laws related to illegal car club gatherings and reckless driving and will continue to impound any vehicle found engaging in this activity, as permitted by law,' Rodriguez said. 'We have zero tolerance for actions that threaten the safety of our community.'
