Hutchinson Police Department
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to Hutchinson Police, an 18-year-old from Pretty Prairie was arrested following an injury accident in Hutchinson Monday afternoon. The accident happened just before 5:30 p.m. near 17th Ave. and K-61.
Blake Reyes of Pretty Prairie was heading west on 17th when he lost consciousness and struck another vehicle and a light pole. David Shadel of Hutchinson was riding as a passenger in Reyes vehicle. Reyes and Shadel were transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. The other driver, Beth Sheppard of Hutchinson, was treated on scene by EMS and released.
According to the booking sheet, Reyes was arrested on charges including Aggravated Battery/DUI causing great bodily harm and Abuse of Toxic Vapors.
The collision is being investigated by the Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit. If you have any information regarding the crash, please contact Traffic Officer Hammond at (620) 694-2854.
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