Traffic crash on Rt. 145 sends one to hospital

According to a preliminary traffic crash investigation, the driver of a silver, 2007 Chevrolet Impala, Cathy L. Werner, was stopped northbound on Illinois Route 145, attempting to make a turn onto Triple S Road.

The driver of a white, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, a 16 year-old juvenile, was also northbound on Illinois Route 145 and failed to stop for Werner's vehicle, striking Werner's vehicle in the rear.

Werner was transported to a local hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. The 16 year-old juvenile, as well as her two 9 year-old juvenile passengers, did not report any injuries.

ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the Saline County Sheriff's Department. The 16 year-old juvenile was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.