Three Vehicle Accident Injures Altamont Man

Effingham City Police report a three vehicle accident occurred Tuesday at 5:36 P.M. west of the intersection of Fayette and Walnut. A vehicle driven by Brian D. Kennett, 56 of Bingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Mark A. Mankin, 64 of Altamont, causing Mankin’s vehicle to rear-end a vehicle driven by Michael E. Short, 34 of Effingham. 

Mankin sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for treatment. 

Kennett was ticketed for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.