On Wednesday April 17, Ogle County Deputies were dispatched to the 8900 block of East Illinois Route 38 for a single vehicle crash involving a Dodge Challenger.
A concerned citizen reported that the same vehicle was traveling all over the roadway and struck the side of a guardrail shortly before crashing.
Upon Deputies arrival, a Dodge Challenger was located in the south ditch facing south with minor passenger side and front-end damage. After investigation,
Deputies say it was determined that the driver, 37-year-old Ryan M. Sage of Ashton was traveling westbound in the 8900 block of East Illinois Route 38. Sage exited the roadway and entered the north ditch where he lost control and struck a mailbox. Sage drove back onto the roadway, crossing both lanes of traffic, and entered the south ditch where he struck an embankment and came to rest.
Ashton Fire and EMS personnel were requested to the scene to tend to Sage. Sage was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries. While at the hospital, Sage was placed under arrest for Driving under the Influence of a Combination of Drugs and Alcohol. Sage was also cited for Improper Traffic Lane, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Illegal Transportation of Open Alcohol, and Obstructed Windshield.
Sage was released at the hospital on a Notice to Appear with a return court date set for early May.
