Driver hit with citations after two-vehicle crash

County sheriff's department releases weekly reports

Posted 1/25/19

Mt. Morris woman ticketed after losing control in snow.

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Driver hit with citations after two-vehicle crash

County sheriff's department releases weekly reports

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OREGON — On Jan. 22 at approximately 4:59 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 6000 block of North Illinois Route 2.  A northbound vehicle being driven by Amy Orsted, 29, of Mt. Morris, lost control on the snow covered roadway. Orsted’s vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and struck a southbound vehicle being driven by Matthew Hey, 40, of Dixon. Orsted was issued citations for driving too fast for conditions and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
On Jan. 22 at approximately 12:44 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies along with Oregon EMS and Fire responded to the 1000 block of East Illinois Route 64 in reference to a two vehicle accident with injuries. After investigation, deputies learned a white Ford van driven by Amanda Somers, 31, of Rock Island, was traveling eastbound when Somers began to lose control of the vehicle on the slightly slush covered road. Somers’ vehicle then went into the westbound lane before striking a Dodge Grand Caravan head on, which was traveling westbound and driven by John Heng, 84, of Oregon. Heng and his passenger, Cordelia Heng, 82, of Oregon, were transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon EMS for minor injuries. Somers was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Jan. 24
On Jan. 24 the following people were arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants:
John Roberts, 42, of Rockford, for driving while license suspended. Roberts has a bond of $10,000/10 percent and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Roberts was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 24.

Tadd Schaible, 30, of Rockford, for contempt of court. Schaible has a bond of $1,500 and remains at the Ogle County Jail. Schaible was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 24.
Kaleb Harrolle, 19, of Freeport, for failure to appear. Harrolle has a bond of $1,117 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Harrolle was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 24.
Candace Collins, 26, of Belvidere, for failure to appear. Collins has a bond of $1,404 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Collins was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 24.
Joseph Lewis, 40, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Lewis was given a bond of $1,000 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Lewis was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 24.
Jan. 25
On Jan. 25 the following people were arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants:
Michelle Donoho, 23, of Dixon, for failure to appear. Donoho was given a bond of $343 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Donoho was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 25.
Lori Simpson, 19, of Rockford, for failure to appear. Simpson was given a bond of $732 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Simpson was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 25.