Jul 25, 2023

Police: Kansas teen dies after car strikes power pole

Posted Jul 25, 2023 1:30 PM

SALINE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 12a.m. Tuesday in Saline County.

Salina police reported a 2012 Chevy Cruz driven by 18-year-old Elijah Carter of Salina was southbound on 9th Street at Lincoln Avenue. The car veered right, left the road and struck a power pole.

Carter was pronounced dead at the scene.  No other vehicles were involved or contributed to the crash. The crash remains under investigation, according to Salina Police.