Distracted driver caused Route 162 accident, suit says

A Madison County man is suing another driver for allegedly crashing into him while being distracted.

Mark L. Coleman filed a lawsuit Oct. 31 against Braden R. Seefeldt in Madison County Circuit Court.

Coleman says he was driving in Jarvis Township in November 2011. At the junction of Illinois Route 162 and Interstate 55 Coleman claims Seefedlt crashed into him because he was distracted. Coleman accuses Seefedlt of negligence and asks for more than $50,000 in damages for medical expenses, lost wages and court fees.

Attorney Gregory M. Tobin of East Alton represents Coleman.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L-1833