Mt. Morris woman ticketed after losing control in snow.
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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.