One arrested for DUI, two hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash in Savoy
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Friday night at approximately 9 p.m., the Champaign County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a crash involving multiple vehicles at the intersection of E Curtis Road and Paddock Drive E. The situation was 'initially convoluted' and was originally thought to be a hit and run. This accident involved 'at least' two vehicles according to the Sheriff's Office.
The driver of one of the vehicles involved was arrested on DUI charges after being taken to the hospital with minor injuries and was released on tickets he was given. The driver of another vehicle involved was also hospitalized with minor injuries.
Details on this incident are limited at this time, as the full report is not out yet and according to the Sheriff's Office, DUI investigations typically last awhile. There is no further information at this time.
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