CREAL SPRINGS — Two people were flown to an out of state hospital after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on Illinois 166 just north of Bost Orchard Road near Creal Springs shortly after 3 Sunday afternoon.

According to Illinois State Police, 36-year-old Samantha K. Delso of Johnston City was driving south on Illinois 166 just north of Bost Orchard Road as 60-year-old Steven D. Tanner of Creal Springs was driving north in the same location. Delso crossed the center line for an unknown reason and struck Tanner head on. Delso’s car came to rest in the northbound lane of Illinois 166. Tanner’s pickup truck traveled off the roadway to the east before coming to rest.

Delso and Tanner were both flown to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana with serious injuries. Delso was cited for driving without a valid driver’s license, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash. They were both wearing seat belts.