On Monday morning, June 23, Ogle County Deputies responded to the intersection of N. Freeport Rd. and W. U.S. Rte. 52 in reference to a two-vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, Deputies determined that a 2024 Honda HR-V driven by 19-year-old Casimir Pawlowski of Rockford had stopped at the stop sign for eastbound traffic. Pawlowski then entered into the intersection in the path of a 2013 Ford F150 driven by 71-year-old David Blondell of Lanark.
Blondell was taken by ambulance to FHN in Freeport for suspected minor injuries. Pawlowski was taken by ambulance to FHN in Freeport for suspected minor injuries. One passenger of the Ford was taken to FHN in Freeport by ambulance, and another passenger was taken to OSF in Dixon by ambulance, both for suspected minor injuries.
Pawlowski was cited for failing to yield/obey a stop sign and given a July court date. Mount Morris Fire Department, Polo Fire Department, Forreston Fire Department, and Dabney’s Towing assisted the Sheriff’s Office.
