An Altamont teen was injured in an accident that occurred on Sunday on Fayette County Road 2650E and CR 1150N at 1:45pm.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, the teen was traveling southbound on the Altamont blacktop, approximately four miles north of Farina. The report states that the rear-passenger side tire of the 2001 Dodge truck blew out and caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, overturning.
The teen was taken to HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham by family for treatment.