Category Archives: Kansas

Scottsdale, AZ: Pedicab rear-ended by alleged drunk driver; 2 K-State fans seriously injured | azfamily.com

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Joseph Spano

Three people were injured when a car slammed into a pedicab on Scottsdale Road early Friday morning. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the wreck.

It happened at about 3 a.m. near Rose Lane just north of McDonald Drive.

According to Officer David Pubins of the Scottsdale Police Department, the pedicab, carrying two men, was heading north on Scottsdale Road. The pedicab was in the median lane to make a left turn when a Ford traveling the same direction hit it from behind.

The pedicab driver, identified as Saipaia J. Tavake, and one of his passengers were taken to Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center. The other passenger was taken to Maricopa Medical Center.

Police say the two passengers, Cody Clark and Michael Tysver, both 21, from Great Bend, Kan., suffered serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. Clark suffered severe head trauma and is still fighting for his life. Tysver suffered a spine injury and is listed serious but stable condition.

Tavake’s injuries were less serious. He was treated and released from the hospital.

Police have identified Joseph Paul Spano, 27, as the driver of the Ford. He was not hurt in the wreck, but video from the scene showed major damage to the front his car.

“Police investigating the collision observed signs of impairment on Mr. Spano, which lead to his arrest for DUI, Endangerment and Aggravated Assault,” reads the incident summary on the Scottsdale Police Department’s website.

via Pedicab rear-ended by alleged drunk driver; 3 hurt, 1 arrested | azfamily.com Phoenix.

Dodge City, KS: 6-year-old girl hit, critically injured by alleged drunk driver | dodgeglobe.com

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Gregory Anthony Martinez, 53, of Dodge City man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he hit 6-year-old Briza Bustos of Dodge City, and a parked car, with his pick-up truck. Martinez was allegedly drunk when the accidents occurred.

Officers responded at approximately 9:23 p.m. to 1202 Sunnyside in Dodge City for a reported injury accident, according to a Dodge City Police Department press release. Upon their arrival they found Bustos suffering from disabling injuries.

read more here > Dodge City girl hit by alleged drunk driver – Dodge City, KS – Dodge City Daily Globe.

Junction City, KS: Drunk driver dies in fiery blaze after fleeing police – KFDI.com

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A suspected drunken driver has died in a fiery crash while fleeing from Geary County deputies.  The subject has been identified as Richard Sandoval, 21, of Indio, California.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Department said deputies attempted to stop the driver around 2:40 a.m. Sunday. About a minute later, the vehicle struck a tree and caught fire in Junction City.

The deputy and a Junction City police officer tried unsuccessfully to get the driver out of the vehicle. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, the Geary County Coroner pronounced the suspect dead.

The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating.

via Drunk driver dies while fleeing police – KFDI.

Overland Park, KS: Man with 7 DUI convictions charged again | KCTV 5

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John Charles Howard

One man with seven convictions for driving under the influence in Missouri and Kansas is now under arrest in Johnson County after a Monday night crash.

That crash happened on U.S. 69 Highway in Johnson County, KS, with police in pursuit. They said the suspect crashed at the 103rd Street exit and they said, once again, the driver was drunk.

Exclusive video shows the aftermath of an accident where 50-year-old John Charles Howard, of Branson, was arrested for DUI. Besides DUI, the Johnson County charges include fleeing from a law enforcement officer and driving with a suspended license.

via Man with 7 DUI convictions charged again in JoCo – KCTV 5.

Kansas City, MO: University law student charged w/Involuntary Manslaughter after fatal drunk driving accident

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A University law student from Shawnee has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after colliding head-on with another car. The driver of the vehicle was killed.

The collision occurred at Interstate 670 and Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Mo. at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 28. Police records say 25-year-old Robert Domsch, who is enrolled in the University’s J.D./M.B.A. program, was driving the wrong direction on westbound I-670 when the accident happened.

Domsch was taken to the hospital and admitted with a broken leg and pelvis. Toxicology reports indicated his blood alcohol level was 0.242, three times the legal limit.

The driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 28-year-old Marco Vendetti of Kansas City, Mo.

Domsch is charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter.

Bond has been set at $100,000.

via University law student charged after fatal drunk driving accident | Kansan.com.

Wichita, KS: Suspected drunk driver dies in Wichita car accident – KSN TV

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A car crash Tuesday night in northwest Wichita killed a man suspected of driving drunk.

It happened at 37th and Maize Road about 8:30 p.m.

Police say a 78-year-old man from Viola crashed his car into the back of another car stopped at a red light.

The elderly driver was taken to the hospital where he died of his injuries.

full story here > Suspected drunk driver dies in Wichita car accident – KSN TV, Kansas News and Weather.

Lawrence, KS: Drunk driving suspect parks in bedroom … of wrong house (video).

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A Lawrence man escapes with his life after a terrifying accident Wednesday night. It happened in the 1700 block of Tennessee street. Robbie Struble says his roommate is still shaken up after coming face to face with a drunk driver.

full story and video here > 6 News – Lawrence :: Drunk driver runs into a home.

Jayhawk running back suspended three games after arrest for operating vehicle under the influence | Campus Corner

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Kansas running back James Sims was suspended for the first three games of the Jayhawks’ 2012 season by coach Charlie Weis following an arrest early Sunday for operating a vehicle under the influence.

Weis announced Monday that Sims was suspended for a violation of team rules.

read full article here … KU’s Sims suspended three games after arrest for operating vehicle under the influence | Campus Corner.