EFFINGHAM CO., Ill. - A man from Edgewood and a man from Effingham were injured in a two-vehicle collision Thursday on U.S. Route 45.
Illinois State Police in District 12 Effingham report that a blue 1990 Toyota being driven by Brandon Loy, 21, of Effingham, was traveling Rt 45 southbound at the south edge of Heartville approaching E 850th Avenue, this at about 6:09 p.m. Thursday, December 15.
A tan 2009 Ford being driven by Timothy Forehand, 50, of Edgewood, was traveling Rt 45 northbound approaching E 850th Avenue. The Toyota driver failed to yield, turning left in front of the Ford. The Ford struck the Toyota in the front passenger side. The Toyota spun northbound, coming a rest in the northbound lane of traffic. The Ford continued northbound, running off the roadway right, coming to a rest in the ditch.
Effingham City/County EMS Transported Loy to St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham. Loy was then flown to Carle Hospital in Urbana for further treatment. Forehand was transported to St. Anthony Hospital for treatment.
Loy was cited for Failure to Yield Turning Left, and Driving Without Lights when required.