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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - A man has been charged with a hit-and-run crash that happened last month in Effingham. 

Illinois State Police were contacted by Effingham police on September 29 to investigate a crash that happened on September 28 at 11:19 p.m. at the intersection of Holiday Drive and North Maple Street. 

A woman was hit by a golf cart as she was riding her scooter. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. 

ISP identified 39-year-old Dustin Brown as a suspect. 

On October 17, Brown was issued the following charges by the Cumberland County State's Attorney: 

  • Failure to Report a Crash Involving Injury or Death - Class 2 Felony
  • Failure to Report a Crash Involving Injury - Class 4 Felony
  • Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid and Accident - Class A Misdemeanor 
Brown was issued a notice to appear by the Cumberland County State's Attorney's Office. 
 
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