Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Meth, alcohol linked to six-car crash on Gage

Police have Topeka man behind bars

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Meth, alcohol linked to six-car crash on Gage

Police now have a man behind bars in connection with a multi-vehicle pile-up that sent at least three people to the hospital.

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John M. Tyler, 27, of Topeka

27-year-old John M. Tyler, of Topeka, was arrested on charges including possession of methamphetamine, DUI, open container and reckless driving.

Police say his pick-up truck ran a red light at 17th and Gage and hit a car.

The pick-up then went into oncoming lanes and struck four other vehicles at about 6:40 p.m.

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See the original story on Tuesday night's accident here.

Paramedics transported three people with minor injuries.

Anyone with information about this is asked to call the Topeka Police Department accident unit at (785) 368-9465

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