Local News

Three People Injured In A Two Vehicle Accident on Route 16

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:21:02 CDT
(Hillsboro)--Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon on Route 16 at the Butler T intersection. According to State Police, a vehicle driven by 25 year old Sandra Boyd of Taylor Springs was east on Route 16 approach the Butler T. Another vehicle driven by 65 year old James Schanzle of Carmi was south on Route 127.

Reportedly Schanzle did not see Boyd's vehicle, striking it on the drivers side. Boyd and passengers 36 year old Carolyn Boyd of Hillsboro, and 35 year old Tammy Ballard of White Hall were taken to Hillsboro Area Hospital for treatment of injuries.

Schanzle was cited with failure to yield.