Three people were taken to the hospital for evaluation following being in a wreck in which this vehicle was involved on Sunday, Jan. 22, at U.S. 30 and Old Road 30 East in Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.

Staff Report

WARSAW — Three people complained of pain following a wreck on U.S. 30 on Sunday, Jan. 22.

It happened at 1:55 p.m near Old Road 30 East in Warsaw.

According to a Warsaw Police Department accident report, Tracey L. Sleighter, 55, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, was on Old Road 30 East in a black 2019 Ford Fusion.

She said she wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue through the intersection or turn. Sleighter didn’t realize the traffic signal was red.

She drove into the intersection and collided with a black 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by Stephen Tse, 29, South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Ill.

Tse said he tried to avoid Sleighter’s vehicle that had pulled out in front of his, but couldn’t.

He complained of left arm pain. A passenger in his vehicle, Emily A. Allison, 25, Westchester Drive, Rockford, Ill., complained of stomach pain and nausea. Another passenger in his vehicle, Danielle Kramer, 28, Natalie Way, Belvidere, Ill., complained of arm, leg and stomach pain.

All three were taken to the hospital, with Tse complaining of additional pain there and Allison complaining of shin, back and chest pain.

Sleighter was cited for driving while suspended-infraction. Her vehicle’s registration was suspended as well.

Damage is estimated up to $25,000.