ALTAMONT, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Two people were injured in an accident that occurred on the I-70 exit ramp in Altamont on Saturday evening.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred on the westbound ramp at 7:59pm.
The report states that a vehicle driven by 41 year old, Dridra L Riven, of Toldeo, Ohio was traveling westbound on I-70 and was attempting to exit at the ramp.
Riven then lost control of the vehicle on the ramp, left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned.
The vehicle came to a rest on its roof to the left of the roadway.
Riven and a 15 year old passenger sustained injuries and were taken to HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Riven was cited for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.