Two Vehicle Accident Injures One

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Published on June 11 2021 10:24 am
Last Updated on June 11 2021 10:24 am
Written by Matt Robinson

The Effingham County Sheriff's Department has reported on a two vehicle accident that occured Wednesday afternoon at 2:47 in St. Francis Township.

A pick-up truck driven by Jacob S. Kidd, 24 of Sigel, was traveling northbound on 1900th Street when he continued through the stop sign at the intersection of 1900th St and 1400th Avenue. A car driven by Reginal L. Baxter, 64 of Teutopolis, struck Kidd's truck on the passenger side causing it to leave the roadway to the east and overturn. Baxter's car also left the roadway and sustained a small engine fire.

Baxter was taken to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries.

Kidd was ticketed for Disobeying a traffic control device/stop sign and no valid registration.