Waterman
CRIME & SAFETY
Two injured in three-vehicle crash south of Waterman
Two were hurt in a three vehicle crash south of Waterman early Tuesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says a Lincoln MKS driven by 23-year-old Mathew J. Waltham of Ottawa veered from his lane on Route 23 near Watson Road and hit two southbound vehicles. Two passengers in one...
DeKalb Co. multi-vehicle crash sends 2 to hospital
DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Waterman. Just after 4:30 a.m., DeKalb County Sheriffs were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 23 and Watson Road. According to the sheriff, vehicle one veered out of their lane and hit two vehicles traveling southbound. Vehicle one hit the front end of vehicle two and clipped the the front right side of vehicle three.
Investigation underway after man killed in motor vehicle accident in LaSalle County
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A man was killed in a deadly accident Sunday in LaSalle County, Illinois. According to a press release from the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office, the coroner was called to the OSF St. Paul Medical Center Emergency Room regarding a man who had been involved in a motor vehicle accident southbound on Route 251, north of Mendota.
Aurora, IL – Fatal Accident Claims Life of Motorcyclist on City’s West Side
Aurora, IL – A 48-year-old man died in a collision Friday evening on Aurora’s far west side. According to the Aurora Police Department, the accident occurred around 6:44 p.m. at N Orchard Road and Sullivan Road. A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a 2009 Nissan Versa. Officers found the motorcyclist, Christopher Joeckel of DeKalb, IL, deceased at the scene.
School student conduct not part of resource officer duties, says Sandwich Police Chief
Starting in August, a police officer will be stationed for various times and days in Sandwich School District 430 schools after being approved by the Sandwich City Council Monday night. Sandwich Police Chief Kevin Senne talked about the school resource officer. Sixty percent of the officer’s time may be spent...
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