A Chase County woman has been arrested after a vehicle rollover on West Highway 50 early Saturday morning.
According to Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Early, Deputies and Emporia State University Police and Safety responded to the 500 block of W. Highway 50 for a report of an overturned vehicle shortly after 2 am. Following an initial investigation, it was determined that 42-year-old Randee L Jones of Cottonwood Falls was traveling westbound on the highway when she collided with a water barrier.
The jeep then overturned and landed on its roof blocking the westbound lane. Deputies believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the accident.
Jones was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, expired registration and no proof of insurance. Formal charges are pending through Lyon County District Court.
Jones was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and declined medical treatment at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
