SALINE COUNTY —A Salina man was injured and arrested after an accident just after 10p.m. Tuesday in Saline County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Toyota Avalon driven by Austin P. Houk, 26, Salina, was westbound on West Iron Avenue. As the car came to North 9th Street, the driver attempted to make a left turn to travel southbound on North 9th Street. The driver failed to make a proper left turn and struck the traffic light at the southwest corner of the intersection.
EMS transported Houk to Salina Regional Health Center. A passenger in the car was not injured. Houk was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP. Just before 11:30p.m., police booked Houk into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving and Transporting an open container. Just before 3:30a.m. Wednesday, Houk met the requirement for bond and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.