A Brownstown man was injured in an accident yesterday in Fayette County. According to the Illinois State Police, 22-year-old Eric Gurtner was southbound on County Road 1200 East, near Bluff City, when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, crossed the ditch and then struck an embankment which caused the vehicle to go airborne. Gurtner, who was ejected from the vehicle, was airlifted to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. The accident remains under investigation.
