One person was arrested and two others were transported to the hospital in Salina following a hit and run crash involving a suspected impaired driver on Interstate 70 in a construction zone near Junction City late Saturday night.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  at around 9:45 after the K-State game, dispatch alerted Trooper Jacoby Williams to a hit-and-run crash on I-70 westbound at milepost 290. The victim, still following the suspect, provided updates to dispatch as they continued westbound.

Trooper Williams caught up with both vehicles and safely got them stopped in Saline County at milepost 258. Upon contact, it was clear the driver of the suspect vehicle was severely impaired. So impaired, in fact, that he drove 30 miles without realizing his airbags had deployed.

Through the investigation, it was determined the intoxicated suspect rear-ended the victims vehicle in a construction zone in Geary County. Oblivious to his actions, the suspect continued driving. Open beer cans were found in his vehicle, and he admitted to consuming alcohol.

The impaired driver was placed under arrest and transported to the county jail. Thanks to Trooper Williams’ swift response and the victim’s assistance, this dangerous driver was taken off the road, preventing further harm.

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ORIGINAL: Two people were transported to the hospital in Salina late Saturday night following a crash on Interstate 70 in a construction zone near Junction City.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo and a Nissan Altima entered the construction zone between mileposts 295 and 300 on I-70 Westbound. Traffic began to slow in the construction zone, so the Altima slowed as well. The Monte Carlo rear-ended it. The Monte Carlo then drove around the Altima and continued driving to milepost 258.

The driver and a passenger in the Altima both were treated at Salina Regional Health Center for possible injuries. No one in the Monte Carlo was hurt.

The crash happened at 9:55 Saturday night on I-70 at milepost 299 westbound, or I-70 at K-57 Highway.

Photos via Kansas Highway Patrol