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Alfonzo Wright, Ryan Vanderheyden, and two juveniles injured when car driven by Daniel Rucker crosses center line in alleged DUI crash on U.S. 20 in Freeport, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Sat, 10/31/2015 - 11:13am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 31, 2015

Five people injured in two-vehicle accident near Freeport

FREEPORT — A Freeport man reportedly under the influence of drugs triggered a two-vehicle accident that sent five people to hospitals Friday night. The accident occurred about 6:15 p.m. on U.S. 20 near Yellow Creek Road. Stephenson County Sheriff's deputies said Daniel Rucker was driving a gray Dodge Intrepid eastbound on U.S. 20 when he lost control, crossed the center line and struck a full-size Dodge Ram pickup. Rucker was flown by helicopter from the scene to Rockford Memorial Hospital. His condition was not released.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use
People Involved: 
Alfonzo Wright
Ryan Vanderheyden
Daniel Rucker
Roadway: 
U.S. 20
City: 
Freeport, IL
County: 
Stephenson County, IL
Area: 
Rockford, IL

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