A Frankfort man has been charged with reckless homicide after police say he was involved in a high-speed street race that ended with a deadly crash on Chicago’s South Side.
Authorities identified the suspect as Troshawn McCoy, who is accused of racing another vehicle before his Cadillac Escalade struck a Mini Cooper, killing the driver.
The fatal crash happened on the morning of January 7, 2026, in the 9200 block of South Stony Island Avenue, according to Chicago police.
Police Say Two Cadillac SUVs Were Racing
According to investigators, witnesses told police they were traveling behind a Cadillac Escalade when it pulled alongside another Cadillac near 83rd Street and Stony Island Avenue.
The witnesses said the two vehicles appeared to begin racing as they continued south on Stony Island. Police said both drivers allegedly accelerated at high speeds, changed lanes aggressively, and stopped at traffic signals before continuing the race.
Witnesses described the two vehicles as moving together, saying the Cadillacs “seemed to mirror each other in their speed and movements.”
Authorities allege the vehicles continued racing down Stony Island Avenue before the crash occurred.
Crash Kills 50-Year-Old Driver
Police said McCoy was driving one of the Cadillac vehicles when he allegedly entered the intersection at a dangerously high speed.
At the same time, Haroon Arrasheed, 50, was driving a Mini Cooper westbound on 92nd Street toward Stony Island Avenue.
Investigators said McCoy’s Cadillac went through the intersection and struck Arrasheed’s vehicle at approximately 98 miles per hour.
The posted speed limit in that area of Stony Island Avenue is 35 miles per hour, according to authorities.
Arrasheed was taken to a nearby hospital following the crash, where he was later pronounced dead.
Suspect Allegedly Fled Scene
Police said McCoy briefly stopped after the crash but then left the area.
He was later taken to a hospital for treatment before being released.
After an investigation, Chicago police and U.S. Marshals arrested McCoy on Wednesday in the 17300 block of Ulster Drive in Tinley Park.
He now faces a charge of reckless homicide in connection with Arrasheed’s death.
Court Places Conditions on Release
During a detention hearing, a judge ordered McCoy to be released with several conditions.
As part of his release terms, McCoy was ordered:
- Not to drive while his license remains surrendered
- To surrender his Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card
- To surrender his Concealed Carry License (CCL)
- To turn over all firearms
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue reviewing evidence related to the alleged street racing and deadly collision.
The charges against McCoy are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
