MARION CO., Ill. - A man from Terre Haute, Ind., and a woman from Iuka were involved in a two-vehicle accident earlier today, reports Illinois State Police.
ISP said the two-vehicle accident occurred at 5:45 p.m. this evening, Friday, December 21.
At that time, a 2016 Ford Escape being driven by Oral Deckard, 64, of Terre Haute, was following a 2018 Toyota Highlander being driven by Michelle Linder, 52, of Iuka, westbound on U.S. 50 near Underpass Road in Marion County.
Linder was yielding to traffic to make a left turn. Deckard did not slow down in time and rear-ended Linder's vehicle.
Deckard was transported to Salem Township Hospital by United Medical Response with minor injuries. He was later cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.