A Thursday afternoon accident in Clay County sends three-people to the hospital. The accident occurred at U.S. Highway 50 and Shamrock Road, just north of the Flora Municipal Airport in Flora. 29-year-old Brian Scott Gibson of Olney was traveling westbound on U.S. 50 when he turned left onto Shamrock Road. He did not see 40-year-old Matthew E. Armer of Trilla traveling eastbound on U.S. 50. Armer hit Gibson's silver 2004 Nissan in the passenger side door.
Armer's white 2005 Ford truck came to rest on its top. Armer and a passenger, 41-year-old Saddie L. Hannebohn of Mattoon were taken to Clay County Hospital in Flora for treatment of serious injuries. Gibson was transported to Clay County Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. He was later transferred to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was cited for failure to yield while turning left. All were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The crash occurred at 2:45 Thursday afternoon. full story
