SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on numerous charges after a a crash.
Just before 2a.m. Wednesday, sheriff's deputies responded to report of a single vehicle rollover accident in the 7200 block of NW U.S. 75 Highway, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
Upon arrival, deputies found two individuals trapped inside a 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer in the ditch. Soldier Township Fire Department assisted in extricating both occupants.
American Medical Response transported both occupants including a 38-year-old female passenger to the University of Kansas Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries, according to Christian.
During the investigation, deputies discovered that the driver, Christopher J. Clay, 42, of Topeka, had a felony warrant for his arrest out of Shawnee County. Clay, a convicted felon, was also in possession of a firearm.
Clay is facing requested charges of driving under the influence (DUI), aggravated battery, driving while suspended and improper driving on a laned-roadway, failure to wear a seat belt and felon in possession of a firearm, according to Christian.
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