LAKE SARA, IL-(Effingham Radio)- An Altamont man was injured in an accident that occurred near the Lake Sara Dam on Monday night.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred on East Park Avenue, just south of Augusta Drive at 10:40pm.
The report states that a motorcycle driven by 60 year old, Douglas M Buening, of Altamont was traveling northbound on East Park Avenue.
At the same time, a vehicle driven by 29 year old, Jade J Price, of Effingham was traveling traveling southbound on East Park Avenue.
As the two vehicles approached one another, Buening crossed over the center line and into the path of Price.
Price attempted to avoid collision by braking and swerving onto the west shoulder of the roadway.
However, due to the distance that the Buening motorcycle had already drifted across the center of the roadway, a sideswipe collision occurred.
Buening sustained serious injuries and was transported from the scene by helicopter.
Buening was cited for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Price was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
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