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One Person Seriously Injured In An Accident Near Farmersville

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:53:28 CST
(Farmersville)--One person was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Monday afternoon near Farmersville. According to State Police, a vehicle driven by 64 year old Larry Conaughty of Farmersville waws westbound on the Farmersville Road when he lost control while attempting to make a turn onto Ball Road.

Conaughty's vehicle came to rest on its drivers side. He was taken to St. John's Hospital in Springfield for treatment of serious injuries. Girard Ambulance, Girard Police and Fire Departments assited with the accident.

Conaughty was cited with DUI, improper lane usage, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.