WATSON, IL -(Effingham Radio)- First responders were called to funkhouser road on Saturday after an ATV accident that occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m..
According to Illinois State Police, Drew Myers, of Watson was traveling northbound on Funkhouser when he somehow lost control of the ATV on the shoulder before overturning.
At the time of the accident Myers along with passenger Leandra K. Myers, of Watson were ejected at the time of the incident, as the ATV came to a stop in a nearby ditch.
Following the accident, Myers [Drew], was airlifted to Carle Hospital in Urbana for his injuries, and was charged with improper lane usage, and careless operation of an ATV.