Oct 16, 2023

Sunday afternoon accident on I-70 in Saline County injures two

Posted Oct 16, 2023 3:03 PM

By NATE KING
Salina Post

Two people were injured in an accident at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Saline County.

Injury Accident Saline County 10/15/23 <b>Image Courtesy Saline County Sheriff’s Office&nbsp;</b>
Injury Accident Saline County 10/15/23 Image Courtesy Saline County Sheriff’s Office 

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan reported a black 2017 Chevy Silverado driven by, Jackson Hurst, 28 of Dallas, Texas was eastbound on Interstate 70 near mile marker 248. 

The pickup rear-ended a 2013 Ford Edge driven by Alvin Urban, 90 of Rush County Kansas. Also in the vehicle was Urban's wife Elaine. 

Injury Accident Saline County 10/15/23
Injury Accident Saline County 10/15/23

 "They'd had a bit had an issue with one of their tires," Soldan said. "They were driving on a donut and were going about 50 mph when the guy rear-ended them.

EMS transported Elaine and Alvin to Salina Regional Health Center for minor injuries.

Soldan said Hurst, who was not injured, was cited for following too closely.