Journal Standard
A two-vehicle crash in Stephenson County Saturday caused two deaths and sent two children to a local hospital with injuries.
According to the Stephenson County Sheriff s Office, the crash took place at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Winneshiek and Afolkey roads about four miles northeast of Freeport.
The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was taken by Life Flight One helicopter to OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Two children who were passengers were transported by ambulance to FHN Memorial Hospital.