Jackson Township, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office:
LOCATION:
- 7536 East US Highway 40 approximately 200 feet west – Jackson Township
DATE and TIME:
- August 30th at 1:49pm
DRIVERS:
- Unit 1: 82 year old Ronald A. Voelker of Altamont
- Unit 2: 35 year old Jeannie M. Sowers of Altamont
VEHICLES:
- Unit 1: Red 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
- Unit 2: Black 2014 Dodge Journey
BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office reports Unit 1 was travelling eastbound on on US Highway 40 about 200 feet west of 7536 East US Highway 40. Unit 2 was travelling westbound on US Highway 40 approaching the same location. The driver of Unit 1 crossed the center line into the westbound lane as he crested the hill and collided with Unit 2. Unit 1 and 2 left the roadway to the north and came to rest in the ditch.
CITATIONS:
- The driver of Unit 1 was cited for improper lane usage.
TRANSPORTS:
- The drivers of Unit 1 and 2 were transported to HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital by Rural Med EMS with non-incapacitating injuries.
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