A 44-year-old Auburn, Ill., man who pleaded guilty in federal court in early September to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the deadly Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in connection with a fatal accident on Interstate 55 Tuesday.
Illinois State Police confirmed Sunday morning Shane Jason Woods, also known as Shane Castleman, had been taken into custody.
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said Woods was arrested for reckless homicide, aggravated driving under the influence, driving under the influence and fleeing/eluding police. He was taken to the Sangamon County Jail and his bond was set at $2 million.
Lauren Wegner, 35, of Clayton, North Carolina, died Tuesday when the vehicle she was driving collided with Woods' vehicle in the southbound lanes near mile marker 88.
Woods was driving the wrong way on I-55 when the two vehicles struck each other just past 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Three other vehicles were involved in the incident injuring three people, including Woods.
Reached Sunday, Sangamon County State's Attorney Dan Wright said his office has been working closely with ISP to investigate the rash. The filing of formal charges against Woods is expected this week.
In the Jan. 6 case, Woods also pleaded guilty to a related federal assault charge on a member of the news media. He was arrested on June 24, 2021, in Springfield.
Woods was scheduled to be sentenced on the federal charges on Jan. 13, 2023. He faces up to eight years in prison.
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