PINCKNEYVILLE – A multi-vehicle crash Thursday night in Perry County injured a Carterville man.

According to Pinckneyville Police, the crash happened just after 10 p.m. Thursday on Illinois 13/127 near the Pinckneyville Antique Mall.

Police say the 22-year-old man was driving north when he fell asleep and drifted into oncoming traffic hitting another vehicle going south. A third vehicle was also going south and hit a tire and debris from the crash.

The man suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. He was later airlifted to another hospital for more treatment.

Police said citations are pending for the man. His name was not released.