AREA MAN HURT IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH

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An area man was injured in a motorcycle accident early Saturday in Clay County Illinois. Illinois State Police report that just before 5 a.m., a 2003 Yamaha being ridden by 24 year old Trenton Weaver of Clay City was headed south on Tower Road just south of US 50. He lost control of the bike and it rolled over off the right side of the road and into a ditch. Weaver was flown to a regional hospital and was listed in serious condition. Investigating authorities say that alcohol was a factor in the mishap and Weaver has been ticketed for DUI (Alcohol), Driving While Revoked, Improper Lane Usage, No Vehicle Insurance and Expired Registration.