Mason Teen Injured in Weekend Crash

A Mason teenager was injured in a crash over the weekend.

Illinois State Police report 19-year-old Colby Adams was traveling on the Mason-Eberle Road, a half-mile from County Road 1100 East when Adams lost control of his SUV. The vehicle ran off the roadway to the left, struck the ditch, and overturned several times, ejecting Adams from the vehicle.

Adams was taken to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham for treatment.

Police cited Adams for DUI, possession of alcohol by a minor, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving too fast for conditions.

The crash happened at 12:48am Saturday.