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WAYNE CO.—Illinois State Police worked yet another vehicle crash with injuries in Wayne County, this one Tuesday, December 17, 2013.
The crash occurred at 5:34 p.m. on U.S. 45, 50 feet South of County Road 900N (Old Mt. Vernon Road)
The preliminary traffic crash investigation indicated that Loretta Kistner, 53, of Fairfield driver of a maroon 1998 GMC Yukon, was traveling northbound on U.S. 45 attempting to turn west onto County Road 900N (Old Mt. Vernon Road). While yielding to on coming traffic, Kistner was struck in the rear by Michael (also spelled “Mychal” in the report) K. Atwood, 19, of Flora, driver of a red 2010 Ford F150.
Kistner was transported by Wayne County Ambulance to Fairfield Memorial Hospital for treatment of the injuries she sustained in the crash.
The Illinois State Police was assisted at the crash scene by the Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance and Rick’s Towing.
Mychal Atwood was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.