Former Springfield police sergeant involved in accident that leaves two injured

A former Springfield Police sergeant was questioned about a motorcycle accident that left two people seriously injured at Lake Springfield around 9:20 p.m. Thursday.

Michael Egan, 50, who had just quit his job as a police officer, received a ticket for failing to yield the right of way, according to a press release from the Illinois State Police.

Assistant Chief Sara Pickford of the Springfield Police Department said the lieutenant on duty at the time, Lt. Grant Barksdale, contacted state police to conduct the traffic accident and DUI investigation. Pickford said three ISP troopers arrived at the scene at 10:08 p.m.

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