DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue the search for a woman reported injured in an accident and vehicle fire Wednesday on Interstate 70 near Abilene.
"We are waiting for additional information from the suspect who remains hospitalized," according to Sheriff Brian Hornaday. "
Just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to reports of a vehicle on fire on I-70 at Abilene. Upon arrival, deputies found a 2001 Toyota Camry on fire with no occupants in the car.
Further investigation found that the Camry had hit a guardrail near the location of the fire and began an extensive search of the area by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Saline County Sheriff’s Office and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office.
The Dickinson Co. Sheriff’s office said just before 3:40 a.m., officials found the driver, Brandon M. Howard, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., about a quarter-mile away from the scorched vehicle. After making contact, Howard attempted to run from officers and was quickly apprehended.
According to officials, Howard was treated at the scene and transported to Salina Regional Health Center for injuries he got during the collision with the guardrail.
During the investigation, deputies said they learned that there was a second person in the car at the time of the crash. They said the only identification they have regarding the second person is the name “Sarah” and that she could have sustained injuries from the crash. Sarah is believed to live in the Salina area.
Authorities have checked with hospitals and motels in the area but have not located the reported Sarah. "All we have the the suspect's word," said Hornaday.
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DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are searching for a woman who may go by the name of Sarah after information was revealed that she may have been injured in a collision that started a vehicle fire along Interstate 70 early Wednesday morning in Dickinson County, according to Sheriff Brian Hornaday.
Just after 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a vehicle on fire on I-70 at Abilene. Upon arrival, deputies found a 2001 Toyota Camry on fire with no occupants in the car.
Further investigation found that the Camry had hit a guardrail near the location of the fire and began an extensive search of the area by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Saline County Sheriff’s Office and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office.
The Dickinson Co. Sheriff’s office said just before 3:40 a.m., officials found the driver, Brandon M. Howard, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., about a quarter-mile away from the scorched vehicle. After making contact, Howard attempted to run from officers and was quickly apprehended.
According to officials, Howard was treated at the scene and transported to Salina Regional Health Center for injuries he got during the collision with the guardrail.
During the investigation, deputies said they learned that there was a second person in the car at the time of the crash. They said the only identification they have regarding the second person is the name “Sarah” and that she could have sustained injuries from the crash. Sarah is believed to live in the Salina area.