Car accident in Union County injures three

Three people were injured Sunday in an automobile accident on U.S. 51 in Union County, Ill.

The accident occurred at 6:30 a.m. just north of Bellhill Road.

Robert Lee Young, 18, of Wheatly, Ark., was driving northbound on U.S. 51 when he crossed the yellow line and struck a vehicle driven by Robert M. Cowan, 65, of Carterville, Ill., according to the Illinois State Police.

Young received major injuries and was taken to Union County Hospital in Anna, Ill. A passenger, Bobbi K. Lee, 16, of Palestine, Ark., was ejected from the vehicle and received major injuries. She was taken to Carbondale Memorial Hospital, according to police.

Cowan received major injuries and was flown to St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

Young was arrested on charges for improper lane usage and other charges are pending, according to police.