Early Tuesday Morning of April 23, an Ogle County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle in the 500 block of W. Flagg Road for a traffic violation.
While the Deputy’s lights and sirens were activated, the vehicle, a Genisis passenger car, sped away and refused to stop. The Deputy observed the vehicle traveling 35 mph over the posted speed limit of 55 mph.
The Deputy initially lost sight of the vehicle before locating it, which had crashed near the intersection of Rock Nation and Lost Nation Roads.
The driver was identified as 22-year-old Andrew Gonzales of Dixon. Gonzales was uninjured in the crash and was placed under arrest for Aggravated Fleeing to Elude and DUI – Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs. Gonzales was additionally issued citations for Disregarding a Traffic Control Device, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Improper Lane Usage, Operating an Uninsured Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Speeding 35 MPH over the posted speed limit, and the use of an Electronic Communications Device.
Gonzales was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released on a Notice to Appear and given a future court date.
