Minor injuries were reported following a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Washington and Walnut Streets in Mount Pleasant. The crash occurred at about 7 am Tuesday morning. Jerad Syfert of Salem was driving east on Washington when a car driven by Laurie Long of Stronghurst, Illinois turned in front of him causing the collision. Minor injuries were reported. Long was cited for failure to yield upon making a left turn.
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