A Mattoon man was injured in an accident that occurred on I-70 approximately four and a half miles east of Marshall at 12:58pm on Tuesday, May 9th.
According to a report for the Illinois State Police, 30 year old, Miguel A. Estell, of Mattoon was traveling eastbound on I-70. Estell was slowing ahead of 55 year old, Ravinder Singh, of Canton, Michigan whom was driving a semi tractor-trailer. Singh changed lanes to the left lane to pass Estell. Estell crossed over in front of Singh to attempt to turn onto a Controlled Access Point-Cross Over. Singh rear-ended Estell, causing Estell’s vehicle to enter the center median. Estell was transported to Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana for treatment.
Miguel Estell is being charged with improper lane usage.