One Deer Involved in Two Crashes

One deer ended up involved in two crashes northwest of Effingham.

The crashes occurred on Illinois Route 33, a quarter-mile east of the junction with Illinois Route 32.

Effingham County Sheriff's Department reports a westbound vehicle driven by 30-year-old Marjorie Mugrage of Shumway struck a deer on the roadway.

The deer then went into the eastbound lane of the highway and was struck by a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Gregory Lueken of Effingham.

Mugrage was injured, as was her passenger, 11-year-old Hayden Welch of Shumway. Lueken was also injured, as was his passenger, 13-year-old Hanna Lueken of Effingham.

All four individuals were taken to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

No citations were issued. The incident...or incidents...occurred at 8:41...and 8:42...pm Friday.