A Brookville man was injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle accident in central Salina.
According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, Landon Howard, 19, of Brookville, was on a 2013 Kawasaki that was stopped at the light at the intersection of West Iron Avenue and Ninth Street. Howard was in the eastbound lane on West Iron Avenue, Forrester said.
While waiting for the light, Howard was struck at 10:20 p.m. Saturday by an eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Uplander driven by Robert Pirtle, 69, of Salina, Forrester said. Pirtle then fled the scene of the accident, Forrester said. A witness was able to give a description of Pirtle's vehicle, Forrester added.
Howard was transported to Salina Regional Health Center with a deep laceration and two fractures on his right leg, Forrester said.
A short while later, a Saline County Sheriff's deputy spotted the Uplander at the intersection of West Ash Street and Broadway Boulevard and conducted a traffic stop, Forrester said.
According to Forrester, a DUI test was conducted on Pirtle and he was arrested on suspicion of the following.
Aggravated battery
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Duty to give information and render aid
Driving while suspended
Improper driving on a laned roadway
No proof of insurance
Forrester said the Kawasaki was destroyed and the Uplander had extensive front driver's side damage.