Officers Chad Ward (left) and Sergeant Ronnie Bogany with the Livingston Police Department.
Accident Hospitalizes 2, Both Sides Claim Innocence, LIVINGSTON, June 1, 2010 - At approximately 11:20 am on June 1, 2010, a red 2002 Suzuki Vitaro driven by Jessica Navarro, 25, of Livingston, was north-bound on FM-350 South when she crossed over US-190. As Navarro crossed over the west-side of 190 she was broad sided by a red 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Donna Olsovsky, 60, of Onalaska. Navarro's vehicle turned on it's side and came to rest facing south, while Olsovky pulled her vehicle over to the shoulder of 190 West. Americare Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, and the Livingston Police Department's Sergeant Ronnie Bogany. Firemen cut the windshield from Navarro's vehicle to get her safely out. Both Olsovsky and Navarro were transported to Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. All traffic on 190 West was blocked during investigation and cleanup. According to Sergeant Bogany, both sides are saying that they had the green light and there are no witnesses to the accident to back up either side. Bogany stated that the accident remains under investigation. Both parties had insurance and there have been no citations issued at this time. A rollback wrecker from Ken's Towing recovered Navarro's vehicle and it will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. Olsovsky's vehicle was recovered by a rollback wrecker from Harwood Wrecker Service and it will be stored at Bounds Autoplex in Livingston. The scene was cleared by 11:50 am.
Jessica Navarro's 2002 Suzuki got pushed on its side in the middle of 190 West at FM-350 South. Volunteer Firemen had to cut the windshield out to get to Navarro.
Donna Olsovsky pulled her 2005 Dodge Caravan to the Shoulder of 190 West.
Livingston Police Chief Dennis Clifton (left) Sergeant Rob Thomas with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (far right).
Jessica Navarro was treated at the scene by EMS personnel and trasnported to Livingston Memorial Hospital.
Navarro's vehicle was recovered by Ken's Towing and will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston.
Olsovsky's vehicle was recovered by Harwood Wrecker Service and will be stored at Bounds Autoplex in Livingston.
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