JASPER COUNTY ACCIDENT

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Three people were injured and hospitalized in a two vehicle collision Thursday morning in Jasper County. Illinois State Police say the mishap involved a 2021 Nissan Cargo Van being driven by 61 year old Lori Kliment of Springfield Illinois. She was heading west on Illinois Route 33 just east of the town of Wheeler when for an unknown reason, the van crossed center and hit an oncoming 2021 Toyota whose driver was 35 year old Anthony Burke of Olney. Both drivers and a passenger with Kliment were transported to area hospitals while Burke was lifeflighted to an area hospital. Authorities say that after investigation, Kliment was cited for Improper Lane Usage.