Two people hurt in head-on collision near Champaign
Share this @internewscast.com

HENSLEY TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were hurt when their cars crashed into each other north of Champaign on Friday.

The accident occurred in the 4700 block of North Market Street in Hensley Township. According to Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman, deputies arrived at 3:51 p.m. to find a minivan and sedan had collided head-on.

Investigations revealed that the sedan was heading south and attempted to overtake another southbound vehicle, resulting in the sedan moving into the northbound lane where it struck the northbound minivan.

The sedan was driven by an 18-year-old female from Downers Grove. Sheriff Heuerman reported that she had to be rescued from her vehicle and was taken to a local hospital. Her injuries are serious, but she is expected to recover.

The driver of the minivan was a 64-year-old woman from Newman. She was taken to the hospital as well with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Minnesota School Shooting Survivors Rely on Faith and Friendships to Heal

On Sunday, Pablo and his father attended Mass, where the Rev. Dennis…

Numerous Citations and Multiple Charges Filed Following Collaborative ‘DUI Wolf Pack’ Initiative

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A focused DUI enforcement operation over Labor…

Rudy Giuliani hurt in New Hampshire traffic accident, according to his spokesperson

Rudy Giuliani is on the mend from a fractured vertebra and other…

Changes to the Payment of Social Security and VA Benefits: Key Information

(NEXSTAR) — Fall ushers in significant changes for those receiving federal benefits…

‘Astonishing’: Young Girl in Coma Dances to Taylor Swift

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jade Metivier was only 13 when she went…

The Main Scoop to Close Rantoul Location

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular Central Illinois ice cream shop announced…

Mother of Minneapolis Shooter Retains Legal Counsel: Reports

() The Minneapolis school shooter’s mother has hired an attorney, according to…

Gilgo Beach Murders: A Crucial Trial for Modern DNA Technology in Criminal Justice

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – In 2010, Maureen Brainard-Barnes’ skeletal remains were discovered in…

Kristi Noem Announces Expansion of ICE Activities in Key Cities

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Sunday that the Trump administration…

Top Stories You Might Have Overlooked This Weekend

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard startled CIA leaders last week by revealing…

India seeks to improve relations with China as Trump’s tariffs strain its ties with the U.S.

As a crucial security ally in Asia and a strategic counterbalance to…

Macron’s Plan to Acknowledge Palestine in September Upsets Israel and the US

PARIS – The move by French President Emmanuel Macron to acknowledge a…