Mt. Vernon Register-News

Local

November 23, 2009

Kell man injured in motorcycle accident

Staff Report

MT. VERNON — A Jefferson County man received major injuries Saturday after hitting a deer with his motorcycle.

Zachary David Sanders, 25, of Kell, was driving on Illinois Route 37 North near Old Salem Road when a deer ran out in front of him at 6 p.m. Saturday, according to the Illinois State Police. Sanders was taken to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment of injuries. The motorcycle received major damage.

The incident was one of more than a dozen vehicle/deer accidents reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend during the first of a seven-day firearm deer hunting season.

Earlier on Saturday, the ISP also responded to an accident on Interstate 57 north near mile marker 85.

According to the ISP, Nonso Mugbo, 15, of Chicago, was driving with a learner’s permit at 9:50 a.m. Saturday when the passenger car he was driving hit a rumble strip. His mother, Torziata Mougbogbo, 40, of Chicago, grabbed the wheel and overcorrected. Mugbo and his mother were both wearing their seatbelts and received minor injuries. They were transported to Crossroads Community Hospital for treatment. The car received major damage in the incident.

No charges were filed.

Text Only
Local
  • herb and garden show Midwestern Herb and Garden Show held

    MT. VERNON —  Those with a passion for plants mingled this weekend at Times Square Mall for the 24th Annual Midwestern Herb and Garden Show.

    February 13, 2012 1 Photo

  • Brehm to host Mardi Gras event

    MT. VERNON — C.E. Brehm Memorial Library will be hosting Mardi Gras at the Library Thursday.

    February 13, 2012

  • Construction to be complete by Aug. 2013

    MT. VERNON — Renovation and construction at Casey Middle School and J.L. Buford Intermediate Center will be complete by Aug. 2013.

    February 13, 2012

  • Council to discuss mobile home ordinance

    MT. VERNON — The City Council may decide today on the ordinance that would prohibit mobile homes outside of approved parks.

    February 13, 2012

  • Herb and Garden Herb and Garden Show

    Robert and Loris Butterfield were among a large crowd making their way through the 24th Annual Herb and Garden Show at Times Square Mall Friday afternoon. Hours today are 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event is sponsored by Herbs for Health and Fun Club and Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitors Bureau.
     

    February 11, 2012 1 Photo

  • Village offering chat and performance

    MT. VERNON – The Jefferson County Historical Village is offering two opportunities to learn about history in February.

    February 11, 2012

  • Society to hold open meeting

    MT. VERNON— The National MS Society is hosting an open town hall meeting in Mt. Vernon Outland Airport’s Banquet Room Sunday.

    February 11, 2012

  • Principal shares information about school

    MT. VERNON – City Schools District 80 Primary Center Principal Shannon Marler provided the District 80 Board of Education with an update on the school at the latest board meeting.

    February 11, 2012

  • Check Bluford students collect donation

    BLUFORD — There probably hasn’t been much loose change jingling in parents’ pockets who have children attending Bluford Grade and High Schools the last three weeks.

    February 11, 2012 1 Photo

  • CASA Men Cooking for CASA winners

    MT. VERNON — The first-ever Men Cooking for CASA fundraiser officially came  to a close Thursday afternoon.

    February 10, 2012 1 Photo