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Traffic Crash in Gallatin County

A Harrisburg man was injured in a traffic crash early Saturday morning, which involved a drunk driver.

According to the Illinois State police, Christina G. Steinmetz, 36, Shawneetown was traveling eastbound on IL 13, driving a white 2009 Chevy Impala at Southwind Road when she lost control of the car.

The vehicle crossed the westbound lane and struck an embankment on the north side of the roadway before crossing back over both lanes and exiting the roadway to the south.

Steinmetz and Ricky P. Hicks, 41, of Harrisburg were both taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of injuries they received in the crash.

ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the Shawneetown Police Department and Gallatin County ambulance service.

Police charged Steinmetz with driving under the influence and improper lane usage.