A Rochelle man escaped serious injuries yesterday evening after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car.
The accident took place at the intersection of Illinois 251 and Route 38 at around 7.
A car traveling on Illinois 251 was making a turn driven by 57-year old Maria Becerra of Carol Stream. Her vehicle struck 49-year old James Dyon of Rochelle who was knocked off his motorcycle.
The Rochelle Fire Department ambulance responded to the scene. Both drivers refused medical treatment.
Police ticketed Becerra for failure to yield while turning left.