Man charged with DUI in fatal crash

November 3, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Charges have been upgraded against a man in connection to a crash that killed a 27-year-old pregnant woman.

The woman's premature baby also died.

James Cox, 39, is now charged with aggravated driving under the influence causing a death.

On October 31, 2009, Cox was allegedly drunk when he ran a red light at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Kostner Avenue. Cox's minivan collided with a van that struck Kim Brown.

Doctors delivered Brown's baby boy but he died the following day.

Cox is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

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