Two-vehicle crash sends 2 to hospital, 1 with life-threatening injuries

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A crash sends two people to the hospital, one of them with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Just after 10 p.m. Friday, Decatur Police responded to the 2700 block of North Water St. in reference to a crash.

Police said the initial investigation found a gray Chrysler 300 was traveling north on Water St. At the same time, a blue Ford Escape turned northbound on to Water St., out of a driver to St. Teresa High School, when the Chrysler hit the Ford's driver side door.

The driver of the Ford, a 24-year-old woman, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Chrysler, a 27-year-old man, did not have an injuries. The passenger of the Chrysler, a 40-year-old female, was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said there is no evidence that alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in the accident.

Members of the Fatal Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene and are investigating the crash.

St. Teresa High School posted on its Facebook page that one of its Theology teachers and girls’ track coach has serious injuries from an accident last night.

The post reads : "Please pray for one of our devoted Theology teachers and wonderful girls’ track coach who sustained serious injuries in an accident last night. Fr. Trummer wrote a prayer for Miss Johnson that we can use each day to pray for her recovery:

Prayer for Amber Johnson

Heavenly Father, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, we ask that you bring healing to Amber. In the name of your son Jesus, we ask that you bring her restoration and wholeness. Jesus, we ask you to breathe into her your resurrected life, that she may experience the power of your love and mercy. Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, touch Amber with your healing touch. Jesus, in your name we ask for healing, restoration, recovery, and protection of her brain. Decrease any swelling and inflammation; stop any bleeding that is happening. Jesus, in your name we ask for healing in any damaged part of her body, especially her neck, wrists, lower back, and hips. May she experience supernaturally effective recovery in all parts of her body, especially her brain. Jesus, guide all the doctors and nurses that offer her treatment and care. Jesus, be with us during this time, especially with Ashton and her family and friends; strengthen and console them. Jesus, above all we ask you to be with Amber in a particularly powerful way, to constantly bathe her in your love. Send your angels to be with her during this time. Jesus, we surrender her to you to take care of everything. Amen."