On Saturday evening, July 5, Ogle County Deputies responded to the 4000 block of North Meridian Road, Stillman Valley, for a single-vehicle crash with unknown injuries.
After a brief investigation, Deputies determined that a Mitsubishi was traveling northbound on Meridian Road, when the driver, 49-year-old Steven R. Barron of Stillman Valley lost control of the vehicle and entered the eastside ditch. The Mitsubishi traveled in the eastside ditch, striking a gate and fence post, before striking a utility pole and coming to a rest.
Barron was placed under arrest for Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. Barron was additionally cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Failure to Reduce Speed, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Transportation or Possession of Alcoholic Liquor by Driver in Motor Vehicle.
Barron was transported to Swedish American Hospital for suspected minor injuries and released on a Notice to Appear with a future court date. The Stillman Valley Fire Department assisted deputies.
