On Tuesday May 17 Ogle County Deputies along with the Lynn-Scott Rock Fire/Ems personnel responded to the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Maple Street in Davis Junction for a two vehicle accident with injuries.
After investigation, it was determined that a Toyota Tacoma being driving by 66-year-old Robert Hoovler of Davis Junction was traveling westbound on Chicago Avenue approaching Maple Street. At that time, a Mercedes-Benz being driven by 43-year-old Stephanie Smith of Rockford failed to yield the right of way while traveling north on Maple Street through the intersection. The Toyota struck the Mercedes-Benz on the passenger side causing disabling damage to both vehicles.
Hoovler and a single occupant of the Tacoma were uninjured. Smith and single occupant of the Mercedes-Benz were transported to a nearby hospital for suspected minor injuries.
Smith was issued a citation for Failure to Yield at Intersection and given a return court date.
