Percy woman hurt in single-vehicle crash

<span>A 25-year-old Percy woman received serious injuries as the result of a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night.</span>

<span>According to the Illinois State Police, 44-year-old Courtney R. Carter was driving a 2012 Honda south on Shawneetown Trail when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Route 150.</span>

<span>The Honda then went across the highway and struck a culvert, totaling the vehicle.</span>

<span>Carter was uninjured in the accident, but his passenger - Amanda J. Reeves - received "incapacitating" injuries.</span>

<span>Reeves was transported via MedStar Ambulance to Sparta Community Hospital, where she was later airlifted to St. Louis University Hospital, according to Steeleville Fire Chief Carlos Barbour.</span>

<span>Carter was cited for disregarding a stop sign, with the Honda towed from the scene due to damage.</span>

<span>"His condition was normal and BAC test was not offered," said Illinois State Police Trooper Christopher "Joey" Watson. "So, (officers) did not expect alcohol was a factor. The investigation is closed."</span>

<span>The Steeleville fire and police departments also responded to the accident, which was reported at 11:25 p.m. Steeleville firefighters cleared the scene an hour later.</span>