Salem Police say both drivers were injured in a head-on crash on North Broadway near Chuck’s Place early Saturday afternoon.
Salem Police say a northbound car driven by 64-year-old Susan Griffin of Decatur crossed the centerline for an unknown reason and hit a southbound car head-on driven by 50-year-old Kimberly Jornd of Alma Hatchery Road in Salem. Police report Jornd try to swerve to avoid the Griffin car but was unable to do so.
Griffin was taken to the helipad at Salem Township Hospital and was flown to St. Louis for treatment of injuries. Jornd was taken to Salem Township Hospital for treatment.
Salem Police say both drivers were able to get out of their cars on their own. There were no passengers in either vehicle.
The Salem Fire Protection District was called to assist the victims and to wash down spilled fluid on the highway.
The crash occurred at 1:30 Saturday afternoon.
