ENERGY, Ill. (WSIL) A local mayor was hospitalized, after being attacked by a passing driver.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says it happened when 74-year-old Bengi McGee, the mayor of Energy, was surveying damage from the winter storm. They say that's when a passing driver physically attacked him.Â
Officials say McGee had lacerations on his face and hand. He was taken to Herrin Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Investigators identified the suspect as John Alexander, of Carterville.
Alexander was arrested on multiple charges, and is in custody of the Williamson County Jail.
