Streator man cited for DUI following Grand Ridge crash

1 person was flown to Peoria hospital

La Salle County Sheriff's Office

A 27-year-old Streator man was cited on a complaint of DUI following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Grand Ridge.

Fernando Alvarado also was cited on complaints of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage following the two-vehicle crash just before 7 a.m. Monday involving a car and semi-tractor trailer, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

Grand Ridge Fire and EMS responded and a medical helicopter took an individual to OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.

Alvarado was released with a court date.

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