Three people were injured in an accident last night in Jasper County. According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by 29-year-old Ivan Falconer, of Dieterich was westbound on Route 33 when he veered into the eastbound lane and side-swiped a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Zachary Raney, of Newton. Another vehicle, driven by 24-year-old Mariah Boldrey, of Sainte Marie was behind Raney’s pickup, was forced into the ditch to avoid a collision. Falconer was charged with improper lane usage, reckless driving, reckless conduct, aggravated battery, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and no insurance.
