Local News

Two People Seriously Injured In A Head On Accident

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:45:08 CDT
(Hillsboro)--Two people were seriously injured in a two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Route 16, east of Route 127. According to State Police, a vehicle driven by 31 year old Jerry Jett the Second of Hillsboro was eastbound on Route 16. Another vehicle, driven by 47 year old Benjamin Bishop of Litchfield was westbound.

Jett reportedly crossed the center line, striking Bishop's vehicle head on. Jett was taken to Hillsboro Area Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Bishop was airlifted by ARCH Helicopter to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

The accident remains under investigation.