On Thursday, January 6 at 11 am, a 2004 GMC pickup driven by a 48-year-old Salina man was eastbound on Crawford, and awaiting a red light at 9th St.
A 2014 Ford Focus, driven by 44-year-old Melinie Sanders of Salina, was behind the pickup, also reportedly stopped at the light. Sanders reportedly rear-ended the pickup.
While waiting for the officers to arrive and work the accident, Sanders allegedly grew impatient and left the scene as an officer was arriving. The officer reportedly followed her and drove up beside her trying to get a response from her. Sanders drove east on Crawford to Santa Fe, then north on Santa Fe where she eventually drove into the parking lot of 501 S Santa Fe. Upon contacting Sanders, it was apparent to the officer that she was under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested on the following requested charge:
- Driving under the influence
