By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A texting driver was injured when the car he was driving rear-ended another in southwest Salina Thursday morning.
Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Jason Hecht, 20, of Hesston, was southbound on Centennial Road near the intersection with Tony's Road when he stopped to make a turn. Hecht's 2013 Nissan was struck from behind by a 2004 Honda Civic driven by Timothy Balaun, 39, of Salina. Forrester said Balaun had been texting at the time of the crash. The accident occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. Thursday.
Balaun suffered minor injuries and was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center, Forrester said.
The Nissan sustained major rear-end damage and the Civic sustained substantial front-end damage, Forrester said. Both were towed from the scene.
Balaun was cited for texting while driving and no proof of insurance, Forrester said.