Morning Crash on Washington Street

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[ Rollover Accident on South Washington Street--A 16-year-old Du Quoin driver who misjudged his timing while crossing five lanes of traffic on South Washington Street Wednesday morning was hit broadside by a Hoyleton driver. Du Quoin police say Wayne Schaffer, 65, was southbound on Washington Street near the intersection of East South Street. A car driven by Alex Carter, 16, of Du Quoin was westbound on East South Street near O'Reily's Auto Parts. He was stopped at the intersection, then pulled out onto Washington with the intent of crossing all five lanes of traffic. His car was struck on the passenger side. The front end of the Schaffer vehicle got under the Carter vehicle, forcing it to the curb and up into the air. The Carter vehicle landed on its roof. Carter was wearing his seatbelt. Three passengers in the car were not. Carter and one of the passengers were taken by ambulance to Marshall Browning Hospital. The two other passengers were not hurt. Schaffer refused treatment, but a passenger in his car, Nancy Schaffer, was taken to Marshall Browning Hospital, as well. Carter was cited for failure to yield at a stop intersection.