Effingham Man Injured in Crash Overnight

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Published on March 6 2015 10:38 am
Last Updated on March 6 2015 10:38 am
Written by Greg Sapp

An Effingham man was injured in a crash overnight, and then was arrested on a series of charges.

City police report a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Nicholas Barnes of Effingham left the roadway at the intersection of Temple and 3rd at 11:37pm Thursday. The vehicle struck an IDOT light pole.

Barnes was injured, but refused treatment. 

Police cited Barnes for DUI, driving while his license is suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage.