Richard Newlin, 43, injured after crashing motorcycle into ditch on Route 40 at County Road 1075 in Effingham, Illinois
Modified Date:
Mon, 04/11/2022 - 9:55pmAccident Date:
Sunday, April 10, 2022Motorcycle Rider Injured in Crash West of Effingham
State police report a cycle operated by 43-year-old Richard Newlin of Edgewood ran off the highway to the left and crashed into a ditch. Newlin was taken for treatment of what were termed non-life threatening injuries.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Richard Newlin
Roadway:
Route 40 at County Road 1075City:
Effingham, ILCounty:
Effingham County, IL