Two Vehicle Crash in Lafayette County

Gratiot Fire and First Responders and Green County EMS responded to Noble Street in the Village of Gratiot for a two vehicle accident Saturday around 10am. 37 year old Joshua Ladow of Gratiot was traveling east on Highway 11 while 58 year old Troy Pokoj and his wife, 58 year old Rhonda Pokoj both of Apple River were behind Ladow also traveling east. Ladow attempted to turn right onto Noble Street. Pokoj did not see Ladow signal, and believed the two lane road had started. Pokoj merged into what he thought was the right lane and struck Ladow as he turned right. Ladow was uninjured and his vehicle had moderate damage. Troy Pokoj had a minor injury and was taken to an emergency room. His wife Rhonda Pokoj was uninjured. Pokoj’s vehicle had moderate damage and was towed from the scene. Troy Pokoj was cited for failure to yield the right of way.