Rockford truck driver charged in Boone County crash

Boone County Sheriff's Police are searching for a Rockford man charged in connection with a March crash that left a motorist critically injured.

A semitruck on March 8 crossed the centerline in the 2900 block of Genoa Road and hit a 2012 Chrysler 200, according to a news release. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown by emergency helicopter to a hospital for treatment.

A grand jury on May 2 indicted Jorge E. De La Torre, 30, of Rockford, on charges of aggravated reckless driving, violation of qualifications, violation of brake requirements and violation of inspection requirements among others. Aggravated reckless driving is a class 4 felony punishable by one to three years in prison, the release said.

Although a warrant was issued for De La Torre's arrest, police have not been able to find him.

The Boone County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating De La Torre. Anyone with information is asked to call the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at (815) 544-2144 or Boone County Crime Stoppers at (815) 547-7867.

Jeff Kolkey writes about government, economic development and other issues for the Rockford Register Star. He can be reached at (815) 987-1374, via email at jkolkey@rrstar.com and on X @jeffkolkey.

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