Southern Ill. man faces DUI charges in motorcycle crash

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A southern Illinois man is facing various charges including driving under the influence after a motorcycle vs. car crash late Saturday afternoon in Williamson County.

It happened shortly after 5 p.m. on IL Route 37 at Stiritz Road, north of Johnston City.

According to State Police District 13, the driver of the motorcycle, Kevin Webb, 46, of Tunnel Hill was flown to a St. Louis hospital with major injuries. Police say he faces charges of DUI, driving while license revoked, no insurance and improper lane usage.

The driver of the car, Shirley J. Galli of West Frankfort was not injured.

Police say Webb was on the motorcycle parked on the side of the road and then pulled into the path of Galli's car. The motorcycle hit the car on the right passenger side.

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