Driver arrested following vehicle accident in Arkansas City

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 3:21 a.m., Arkansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North Summit Street for a reported vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, officers located a pickup truck that had left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The vehicle towed a small boat and sustained significant damage, as did the utility pole.

The driver, identified as Jeffrey Scott Brown, 65, of Moberly, MO., was walking near the scene when officers arrived.

The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to assist with securing the area due to safety concerns from the damaged utility pole and vehicle.

Following an investigation, ACPD officers arrested Brown for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Transporting an Open Container. He was transported to the Cowley County Jail, where he is being held on a $750 bond.

Evergy was notified of the damage, and crews have temporarily secured the pole. A complete replacement is scheduled for Monday.
 

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