[MARCH 14, 2006]
SPRINGFIELD -- Jason D. Gowen, 18, of Mason City
was driving a 1995 Dodge southbound on Illinois Route 29 one-tenth
mile south of Buckhorn Road at 7:24 p.m. on Monday. His vehicle left
the southbound lane and crossed into the northbound lane into the
path of Christine Perry, 53, of Springfield, who was northbound. She
was driving a 1996 Chevrolet.
Gowen's vehicle struck Perry's vehicle head-on in the northbound
lane.
Gowen's passengers were David J. Plackett, 17, San Jose;
Allister D. Macintosh, 14, Mason City; Nicole L. Bowersock, 16,
Mason City; and Travis A. Williams, 20, Springfield.
All involved in the accident were transported to Memorial Medical
Center for treatment.
Gowen was cited for improper lane usage, violation of the
graduated driver's license law and failure to restrain or seat belt
a person under age 16.
