JEFFERSON COUNTY — Alcohol is to blame in an early Wednesday morning accident on Interstate 64 near Woodlawn.

33-year-old Regina L. Dillard of Columbia was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol whenever the crash occurred at 3:10 a.m.

Illinois State Police Reports indicate that Dillard was traveling eastbound on I-64 approaching milepost 70 when her Chevrolet struck a Toyota in the rear. The Toyota was disabled in the left lane following a previous crash. The occupants of the Toyota were standing outside of the vehicle and unharmed.

Dillard was transported by ambulance to Crossroads Community Hospital with minor injuries and has been charged with DUI.