A woman from Farina survived a car crash in Fayette County, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 1st. The car accident report disclosed that 52-year-old Shannan Miner was the only person involved in the incident.    

The Illinois State Police reported that the crash happened around 11:03 a.m. north of the Altamont/Farina blacktop near 1075 North. Miner operated a 1997 tan Chevrolet truck that left the roadway to the left, struck a culvert and ditch and stopped at a tree line.

Responding medics transported the victim to an area hospital to treat non-life-threatening injuries. The ISP cited him for driving while license suspended, improper lane usage, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Driving on a suspended or revoked license is not just another petty traffic offense in Illinois. It is a criminal offense that can result in severe consequences. Under the Illinois Vehicle Code, it is a Class A misdemeanor punishable with a maximum of 364 days in jail and a fine of $2,500 plus mandatory court costs.

Under certain circumstances, prosecutors charge driving on a suspended license as a felony. If the person got arrested because of a DUI, then the first conviction under this head would carry a minimum of 10 days in jail and 30 days (240) hours of community service.

A second conviction of driving with a suspended license is a Class 4 felony. It carries a potential sentence of 1 to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, and a fine not exceeding $25,000. The mandatory minimum punishment for a second offense is 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service.

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