The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged 25-year-old Sean Woulfe of Beecher, Illinois, with 16 counts of reckless homicide following a collision that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons in late July.

According to investigators, Woulfe was driving a pickup truck that failed to stop at an intersection on the morning of July 24, striking a family vehicle with significant force. Authorities said the truck was traveling about 20 miles over the posted 55mph limit when it hit a Subaru carrying 29-year-old Lindsey Schmidt and her children.

Lindsey and her youngest son, one-year-old Kaleb, were pronounced deceased at the scene along with her unborn daughter, whom the family had planned to name Amelia. Lindsey’s two older sons, Weston, 4, and Owen, 6, were taken to hospitals for treatment but did not survive their injuries. Weston died on July 25 at Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago, while Owen passed away two days later.

The family had been on their way to a morning program at a local Bible camp in Beecher. Police said the impact pushed Schmidt’s vehicle off the road and into a nearby field. Both boys were initially treated in Indiana before being airlifted for further care.

Woulfe was also injured in the crash and later underwent surgery for a significant arm injury. Authorities reported fractures to his wrist, shoulder and ankle, along with lung injuries. His initial traffic citation was withdrawn so prosecutors could move forward with more serious charges.

State’s Attorney James Glasgow stated that the case required extensive investigation and review. He confirmed that the charges reflect evidence indicating excessive speed and failure to obey traffic control.

The Schmidt family, longtime residents of the area, had recently settled into their home and were described by neighbors as deeply committed to their community.

Lindsey’s husband, Eddie Schmidt, was not in the vehicle at the time. In a statement provided through relatives, he expressed the emotional toll of the loss. “My family was everything to me,” he said. “Lindsey was a devoted mother, and our children brought life into every room. We are trying to understand how our world changed so quickly.”

A member of the extended family said Lindsey had been excited to welcome Amelia, their fourth child. “She loved being a mother. She talked constantly about the new baby and how much joy Amelia would bring. It hurts to know those moments will not happen.”

The family also spoke about the boys’ personalities:

“Owen wanted to be a teacher. He loved to help people and had this way of making others feel welcome,” a relative said. “Weston was full of energy and imagination. Kaleb was just starting to walk and explore. Losing them together is something we can barely put into words.”

Community members are preparing to support the family through upcoming legal developments and memorial arrangements. The case will move forward in Will County as authorities continue to examine evidence surrounding the collision.