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EDWARDSVILLE A motorist claims he was injured when another driver caused a rear-end collision on Highway 52 in DuQuoin.
Joseph Barber filed a complaint July 14 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Emily Evans, alleging negligence.
According to his complaint, Barber was driving his 1996 Jeep Cherokee on U.S. Highway 52 near the intersection of Baily Lane in DuQuoin on Nov. 22, 2019. He claims that Evans, who was driving her 2008 Yaris, was approaching the same intersection and rear-ended his vehicle. Barber alleges he suffered injuries to his neck, back and chest as a result of the crash.
Barber alleges Evans was negligent by driving while distracted, speeding and for failing to keep a proper lookout. He also alleges Barber failed to reduce her speed, failed to make a proper maneuver to avoid the collision and failed to warn of the impending crash.