Published on October 21, 2026 1:46 pm
Last Updated on October 21, 2026 1:46 pm
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 4:36 P.M., Units 1 and 2 were both driving westbound on U.S. Highway 40. Unit 2 slowed down to turn south onto 2100th South Street, when Unit 1 began to pass on the left and entered the eastbound lane. Unit 2 entered the lane at the same time to turn south, and Unit 1 struck the back of Unit 2. The collision caused unit 2 to go off the road and into a deep ditch. Unit 1 was identified as 23 year old Benjamin Pitcher of Jewett, and Unit 2 was identified as Megan McMahon of Teutopolis. McMahon was treated by Rural Med EMS, and was later transported to HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital.
No other information is available at this time.
