Authorities in Jo Daviess County say a drunk driver was injured Saturday when his vehicle left the roadway, crashing into trees and the deck of a residence in rural Elizabeth. 24 year old Connor Altensey of Savanna, was taken by ambulance to Midwest Medical Center in Galena for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, Altensey was driving south on South Pleasant Hill Road north of West Reusch Road at approximately 2:30 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and it left the roadway. The vehicle struck multiple trees and a deck of a residence, where it came to a rest. Altensey was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and cited with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Drunk Driver Crashes Vehicle in Jo Daviess County
Feb 27, 2023 | 3:32 PM
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