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One Driver Seriously Injured and the Other Driver Facing Several Charges Following Two Vehicle Crash

By Tim Lee Mar 28, 2024 | 7:04 PM

On Wednesday evening of March 27, Ogle County Deputies located an accident with injuries in the 4000 block of E IL RTE 64.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling eastbound in the 4000 block of E IL RTE 64, when it exited the south side of the roadway, causing the driver to lose control. The Chevrolet then crossed the eastbound lane of traffic, entered the westbound lane of traffic, where it struck a Infiniti QX80 causing major damage. The Chevrolet Avalanche then overturned in the woods north of the roadway.

Oregon EMS transported the driver of the Infiniti, 32-year-old Kaylee Fowler of Oregon IL to KSB Hospital, with serious injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche, 43-year-old Jessica N Atterbury of Rockton IL was transported to KSB Hospital with minor injuries.

Deputies arrested Atterbury for Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Atterbury was additionally issued citations for Expired Registration, Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage, Speeding (78mph in a 55mph speed zone), and Improper Container Cannabis/Driver.

Atterbury was released on a Notice to Appear with a future court date. Oregon Fire/EMS assisted deputies on scene