SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A Sigel woman was injured in an accident that occurred in Summit Township on Wednesday morning.
According to a report from the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred on US Hwy 40, 1/16th of a mile east of 1035th Street, at 10:12am.
The report states that a vehicle driven by 60 year old, Bruce E Tucker, of Altamont was traveling eastbound on Route 40, when he lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle crossed the westbound lane and struck the mailbox at 10404 E US Hwy 40.
The vehicle then crossed back over into the eastbound lane and came to a rest on the eastbound shoulder.
Tucker’s passenger, 47 year old, Shelly A Karwoski, of Sigel was taken to HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital.
Tucker was cited for improper lane usage.