Oquawka juvenile charged with DUI following single-vehicle crash

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A Henderson County teenager was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol after a single-vehicle accident north of Oquawka.

According to a release from the Illinois State Police, the 17-year-old was traveling north on 1450 East at around 11:31Friday night when they lost control of their vehicle and ran off the east side of the road.

The vehicle struck an embankment and overturned several times coming to rest partially on the west side ditch of the road.

The teen was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

In addition to the DUI charge, ISP says that the teen is facing an Unlawful Consumption charge and a charge of Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid a Crash.

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