On May 27, 2020, at 9:40 AM, officers were called to a semi tractor-trailer unit versus a traffic signal pole accident with no reported injuries, at STH 69 and 8th Street.
Investigation indicated that the semi tractor-trailer, operated by Catherine P. Behrens (21), Pecatonica, IL, was turning west on to 8th Street from southbound STH 69, when the unit struck and knocked down a traffic signal light pole unit. There were heavy damages to the signal light unit and minor damage to the semi’s trailer.
Behrens was cited for operating while suspended and released pending a court appearance.