Leaf River, IL (November 4, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred on Sunday involving two vehicles at the intersection of Route 72 and Mt. Morris Road. The incident was reported when a 32-year-old woman from Dixon, identified as Lynnay Hammill, failed to stop at a stop sign while driving her Toyota Highlander southbound on Mt. Morris Road.
According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Hammill’s vehicle collided with a Chrysler Pacifica driven by a 63-year-old woman from Baltimore, Maryland. The crash prompted immediate responses from emergency services, and all occupants of both vehicles were transported to local hospitals for medical evaluation and treatment. However, the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
In the aftermath of the accident, Lynnay Hammill was cited for disregarding a traffic control device. She is scheduled to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this unfortunate incident.
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