FARINA, IL-(Effingham Radio)- One person was injured in an accident that occurred 2.5 miles north of Farina.
According to a press release from the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred at 7:45am on Friday on I-57 northbound at milepost 137.5.
The report states that a vehicle driven by 23 year old, Alexander W Gary, of Hazel Crest was traveling on I-57 when he crossed the center lane boundary.
The Gary vehicle rear-ended the trailer of a semi driven by 57 year old, Michael Garrett, of Hazel Crest.
A passenger in the Gary vehicle, 22 year old, Brandon Allen, of Country Club Hill was injured but refused transport.
Gary was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.