ATV Accident on Funkhouser Road

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Published on April 29 2018 6:25 am
Last Updated on April 29 2018 7:59 am
Written by Matt Robinson

An ATV driven by Drew A. Meyers, 26, of Watson, was northbound at 4:19 Saturday afternoon on 1000 North at 1000 East in Effingham County (also known as the Funkhouser Road) when he lost control on the gravel shoulder and overturned.  

Both Drew Meyers and his passenger, Leandra K. Meyers, 28, of Watson, were ejected from the ATV onto the roadway. The ATV continued northbound and came to rest in the west ditch.  

Drew Meyers was airlifted to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana by AirEvac Life Team.  

He was cited for careless operation of an ATV and improper lane usage.