ROBERT PIERCE
• Leader & Times
Two people were transported to Southwest Medical Center following an accident Saturday morning in downtown Liberal.
The Liberal Police Department issued a release Monday, saying the accident happened around 10:15 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the area of Pancake Boulevard and Kansas Avenue for a report of a hit and run accident.
“Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver of a white 2015 Buick Enclave, a 71-year-old female, who stated the vehicle she collided with had left the scene,” the release said.
LPD said while officers were speaking to the driver of the Buick, the second vehicle involved in the accident arrived back on scene.
“Officers spoke to the driver of a silver 2008 Saturn Astra, a 43-year-old male,” the release said. “The passenger of the silver Saturn, a 55-year-old female, stated her chest was hurting and accepted medical assistance from EMS. The driver and the passenger of the silver Saturn were transported to SWMC.”
The driver of the Saturn was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a valid license and impeding traffic.