A troubling incident unfolded in the north suburbs of Chicago earlier this week, leading to serious consequences for a local cab driver. Glenview police have charged 60-year-old Abderrezak Djerrah with reckless driving following an altercation that resulted in significant injuries to a passenger.

The events transpired on a Monday afternoon when Djerrah drove his taxi to the vicinity of 3100 Sanders Road. Accompanying him was a male passenger. According to police reports, once the vehicle came to a stop, a dispute erupted between the driver and the passenger over the fare.

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What started as a verbal disagreement quickly escalated into a physical confrontation inside the cab. The situation took a dangerous turn when the passenger attempted to exit the vehicle. At that moment, Djerrah reportedly accelerated, causing the passenger to fall to the ground.

As a result of this sudden movement, the passenger suffered severe injuries upon hitting the ground. The gravity of the injuries has drawn attention to the incident, leading to Djerrah’s subsequent charge of reckless driving, as confirmed by Glenview police on Thursday.

As the passenger attempted to get out of the car, Djerrah accelerated, causing the passenger to fall out, police said.

The passenger hit the ground and suffered severe injuries, police said.

He remains hospitalized.

Chopper 7 was over the scene about 2 p.m. Monday at the grounds of the old Allstate Insurance headquarters.

Crime scene tape and several emergency vehicles were visible.

Djerrah was taken into custody at Milwaukee Avenue, just south of Harts Road, later that day, Niles police said. Park Ridge police had spotted the suspect vehicle, after the incident.

Djerrah was processed and released with a court date of March 26 in Skokie.