A pedestrian escaped serious injuries yesterday afternoon after being struck by a car in Rochelle. The incident took place a short time after 5 on Route 38 at Springdale Drive. Police say that the person was in the crosswalk area when struck by the car. The Rochelle Fire Department ambulance was called to the scene, but the person refused medical treatment. Police ticketed 44-year old Nancy Russell of Rochelle for failure to yield.
