TWO INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

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The Illinois State Police report that 2 Richland County residents were injured and hospitalized after a single motorcycle crash Monday evening in rural western Lawrence County. Around 7 p.m. a 1996 Harley Davidson being ridden by 56 year old Russell Tomblinson of Noble and 54 year old Teresa Redman of Olney was traveling north on CR 250 East 3 miles south of Sumner. Tomblinson lost control of the bike in loose dirt and it rolled over off the left side of the road and into a ditch. Both riders were ejected and were flown to a regional hospital where they were listed in serious condition. After investigation, Tomblinson was ticketed for Improper Lane Usage.