Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on City's South Side

An Effingham motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening on the city's south side.

55-year-old Michael Wade was riding a cycle on South Banker near Walk Avenue when Wade lost control of the unit. The cycle crossed all lanes of traffic and overturned into a ditch.

Wade was injured and was taken by ambulance to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

The crash happened just before 7pm. No citations were issued.

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Police are investigating another burglary from a motor vehicle and another theft from Oakridge Cemetery.

The burglary from a motor vehicle occurred while the vehicle was parked at 101 S. Merchant sometime between 8am and 4pm Tuesday. A purse was stolen, along with a wallet, driver's license, gift card and an undetermined amount of cash.

The theft involved a bench that was taken from a grave at the cemetery sometime prior to 10:28am Thursday.