2025 Police Annual Report

INVESTIGATION – 1

SUBJECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH The Orland Park Police Department announces the arrest of Robert Barajar of Tinley Park in connection with the fatal collision that occurred in the early morning hours of May 31, 2025, at 15900 S. Harlem Avenue, Orland Park. At approximately 3:13 A.M., the Orland Park Police Department (OPPD) was notified by the Tinley Park Police Department of a two-car crash that occurred at this intersection, which was determined to be the jurisdiction of Orland Park. Upon arrival, responding officers began the investigation and it was determined that the vehicle driven by Barajar was traveling southbound on Harlem Avenue, and struck the vehicle driven by a 23-year-old resident of Romeoville, IL., who was traveling westbound on 159th Street. The 23-year-old driver suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. After striking the victim’s vehicle, Barajar fled from the scene on foot without rendering aid or notifying authorities of the incident. OPPD patrol officers, traffic crash investigation team and detectives launched an extensive investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and gathering physical evidence from the scene. As a result of their efforts, Barajar, was identified as the driver involved in the fatal incident. Barajar was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following: Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Failure to Report Death or Injury (Class 1) Reckless Homicide (Class 3) 625 5/11-305(a) Disobey Traffic Signal (2 counts) 625 5/11-601(b)(5) Speeding 26 mph Over the Posted Limit

2025 NOTEWORTHY INVESTIGATIONS

Robert Barajar attended his first appearance at the 5th District Cook County Bridgeview Court House on June 5, 2025.

Arrested Robert Barajar (Male / 41 years old) Tinley Park, IL.

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