MARION – A man was cited after Saline County and Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon.

According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, around 5:07 p.m., deputies were notified that Saline County Sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which was traveling west on Illinois 13 from Harrisburg. The suspect vehicle was originally reported stolen in Shawneetown.

Williamson County deputies responded to the area of Illinois 13 at Stilley’s Mill Rd, where stop sticks were deployed. The subject vehicle hit the stop sticks and continued fleeing west on Illinois 13 with both driver’s side tires deflated.

Williamson County Deputies positioned to protect traffic at the intersection of Illinois 13 and Illinois 166.

As the suspect vehicle approached the intersection, it abruptly veered toward and collided with a Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy’s patrol vehicle, which caused significant damage to both vehicles.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Jonathan D. Terrell, was arrested at the scene.

Both Terrell and the Williamson County Sheriff’s deputy were transported to a local hospital out of an abundance of caution.

A second Williamson County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle was slightly damaged in the collision.

Two civilian vehicles reported tire damage after striking the stop sticks in the median of the roadway.

Terrell was cited for Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Criminal Damage to State Supported Property, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and Felony DUI

Terrell was medically cleared from the hospital shortly after arrival and was transported to and remanded into the custody of the Williamson County Jail.

The traffic crash investigation is being conducted by the Illinois State Police due to involvement by multiple other law enforcement agencies.

This remains an ongoing investigation and additional charges are anticipated.