BROWNSTOWN, IL-(Effingham Radio)- One person was injured in an accident that occurred Friday evening east of Brownstown.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred on I-70 eastbound at milepost 70 at 7:31pm.
The report states that a vehicle driven by 62 year old, Harry Heitland, of Belleville was traveling eastbound on I-70 when the vehicle was struck by a deer on the front passenger side.
Heitland’s passenger, 60 year old, Mary Heitland, of Belleville was taken to Fayette County Hospital for treatment.