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SALINE CO., Ill.—Four people were taken to the hospital following a two-car accident Tuesday evening (July 29, 2014).
Saline County Central Dispatch received numerous 911 calls of the accident at 4:50 p.m.m Tuesday evening. The accident was located at the intersection of new Illinois Highway 13 and Carrier Mills Road.
Bradford T. Cope, 37, of Harrisburg, was driving eastbound in a 2006 Acura when a 2002 Pontiac van, driven by Natashia M. Ortiz, 36, of Carrier Mills, failed to stop at the intersection.
Ortiz’ vehicle struck Cope’s vehicle. Both Cope and Ortiz were taken to Harrisburg Medical Center, along with two passengers in Ortiz’ vehicle, by Saline County EMS.
Saline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident. Ortiz was cited for failure to yield. Carrier Mills Police Department and Winters Towing of Harrisburg assisted with the accident scene.
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