NEWTON, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Two Robinson men were injured in an accident that occurred North of Newton early Sunday morning.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred on Jasper County Road 1400 Ave, just west of CR 1125, at 12:20am.
The report states that a vehicle driven by 29 year old, Daniel W York was traveling westbound on 1400 Ave when he left the roadway to the right.
The vehicle then crossed a ditch and struck a tree on the edge of the woods.
York and his passenger, 24 year old, Austin W York were taken to HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital by Jasper County EMS for non-life threatening injuries.
Daniel York was cited for driving while under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to wear a seatbelt, and expired registration.
Austin York was cited for failure to wear a seatbelt.