Initial investigation by responding Deputies determined a blue GMC crossover, driven by 31-year-old Aleena Hammelman of Milledgeville, was traveling northbound on Polo Road and had stopped at the intersection on Holly Road. Hammelman proceeded northbound through the intersection, failing to yield to a black Harley-Davidson driven by 76-year-old Jose Trevino, Sr. of Dixon, who was traveling eastbound through the intersection. No occupants of the GMC were injured, however, Trevino suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital via helicopter.
Hammelman was issued a traffic citation for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign Intersection.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Illinois State Police, Sterling Fire Department, CGH EMS, OSF Life Flight, and Slim N’ Hank’s Auto Body.
