A 17-year-old from Watson was injured in a one vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Route 40.
While traveling on Route 40, one eighth mile east of 900th Street in Summit Township, the youth lost control their vehicle after striking a culvert. The vehicle went airborne and came to rest up an embankment.
The driver was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham for treatment. They are charged with Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.