On Saturday night, February 8, Ogle County Deputies responded to the area of West Mud Creek Road and West Cliff Road for a single-vehicle crash.
After an investigation, it was learned a Saturn SUV was traveling eastbound on Mud Creek Road before traveling in the north ditch and attempting to reenter the roadway before striking a group of trees just south of Cliff Road.
The driver was identified as 44-year-old John K. Green of Byron. Green was placed under arrest for DUI and transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released on a Notice to Appear.
Green was additionally cited for improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed. Mt. Morris and Oregon Fire/EMS personnel assisted deputies on scene.
