EFFINGHAM CO., Ill. - A septuagenarian from Ohio is the latest to have found trouble on Interstate 70 in Effingham County, specifically, the westbound lane at the North Tri-Level.
Illinois State Police say that the single-vehicle crash Karen K. Allen, 75, of Alephi, Ohio, was involved in happened at 12:35 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 20.
Preliminary investigative details indicate that Allen was driving a black 2016 Chevrolet Equinox westbound on 70 near milepost 98 when it drove off the roadway to the right, striking the guardrail.
She sustained minor injuries and was transported to Effingham's St. Anthony's Hospital. She was later cited for Improper Lane Usage.