In a tragic incident on Chicago’s South Side last January, a devoted father of four lost his life in a fatal crash. The grieving family of Haroon Arrasheed is now taking legal action against the driver they hold accountable for his untimely death.

The attorney representing the driver involved in the collision describes the event as an unfortunate accident. However, Arrasheed’s family firmly believes the tragedy was the result of reckless behavior.

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Though three months have passed since the incident, the pain of Arrasheed’s death lingers deeply with his loved ones. “It’s heartrending,” expressed Vina Morris, Arrasheed’s sister. “Haroon was the glue that held our family together. He was a man of faith.”

Arrasheed, a 50-year-old married father to four daughters, met his end on January 7. According to Chicago police reports, a driver collided with his Mini Cooper at the intersection of 92nd Street and Stoney Island Avenue. At the time, Arrasheed was en route to his job at a nearby Muslim community center.

“He was a good man, and I believe he deserves justice, as well as his family,” stated Imam Ousmane Drame of Masjid Al Farooq, reflecting on the profound loss felt by the community.

“He was a good man, and I believe that he deserve the justice as well as his family,” Masjid Al Farooq Imam Ousmane Drame said.

Arrasheed’s family has now announced a lawsuit against the driver of a Cadillac SUV, 47-year-old Troshawn McCoy, who Chicago police say was driving too fast.

“The behavior of the defendant was not accidental. It was reckless, and his reckless behavior stole a man’s life,” family attorney Rahsaan Gordon said.

The day of the crash, two witnesses told ABC7 they were behind McCoy and another driver, and said both were drag racing for more than a mile.

“They were weaving in and out, and they were stopping at the street lights, but they were peeling off,” a witness said. “The way he was driving, I thought he was going to flip himself.”

Arrasheed’s family has released a video of the T-bone crash, which they’ve frozen before impact.

In response to the lawsuit, McCoy’s attorney said “Although the claims made here are without merit, I know that Mr. McCoy extends his deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Arasheed. This was a tragic accident.”

Police say McCoy was cited for failure to reduce speed, but Arrasheed’s family is calling for serious criminal charges to be filed.