McPHERSON, Kan. — Two people were injured in an accident during a pursuit by law enforcement just before 4 p.m. on Sunday in McPherson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Toyota Avalon driven by Jesus Adolfo Valdez, 29, West Valley, Utah, was involved in a pursuit westbound on U56 just west of 25th Avenue.
The Toyota moved onto the right shoulder to pass another vehicle. The Toyota came back onto the roadway, and went toward oncoming traffic. The driver over-corrected, lost control, and entered the north ditch.
Valdez and a passenger, Alexandra Beth Medina, 26, West Valley, Utah, were transported to the hospital in McPherson.
They were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.