A Springfield man was charged with driving under the influence Saturday night when the tractor he was driving crashed into a car on Ga. 21.
Michael Coules, 65, was attempting to cross Ga. 21 near Ralph Rahn Road when the tractor was struck by an oncoming car, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said.
Coules was drinking a beer while driving the tractor, deputies reported.
Minor injuries were reported.
“Coules was able to remain in the tractor seat even after it was ripped into three pieces,” Ehsanipoor said.
There was extensive damage to both the car and tractor.
Coules was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
The accident caused the partial closing of Ga. 21 for about two hours.