December 4th, 2023 DIP NEWS

On 12/02/2023 at approximately 10:50 PM, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch center received a report of a traffic crash with possible injuries on W Council Hill Rd just north of Council Ridge Rd in rural Galena IL. Upon investigation, it was found that a gray 2015 Jeep Compass operated by Kathryn Burbach 32, of Benton Wisconsin, was involved in the collision.

It was determined that Burbach was northbound on W Council Hill Rd when she failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway on the west side of the road. As a result, the vehicle collided with a fence, went airborne, rolled over, and came to rest in a pasture. Burbach was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Burbach was transported to Midwest Medical Center by Galena EMS for treatment of her injuries. The severity of those injuries is currently unknown,

Burbach has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.According to the initial investigation and findings at the scene, these charges are being filed. It is important to note that Burbach is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.