EFFINGHAM COUNTY, IL : 2 arrested after single car crash on I-70 on Sunday, 26th May 2019

One person was taken to the hospital after a single car crash and the driver faces charges. It happened Sunday night on I-70.

State police say the driver, 29-year old James Smith, slammed on the brakes and lost control of the car. It then crossed the center line and went into a ditch.

Smith was ticketed for DUI, having open alcohol, improper lane usage, not reporting an accident with injuries and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

A passenger, 29-year old Terrence Miller, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

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