Woman Killed In Effingham County Crash
(Effingham County, IL) — A woman is dead after a head-on crash in Effingham County. Illinois State Police say the crash happened just after midnight yesterday morning on U.S. Route 40 about three miles west of Effingham. Investigators say 33-year-old Andrew Welter was driving a GMC and 28-year-old Mara Ferguson was driving a Ford when the two collided. Both drivers were hurt but are expected to survive. Ferguson’s front seat passenger died from her injuries. Welter was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to slow down to avoid a collision. The crash is under investigation.
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04-12-2021 03:46:08
