Two injured in traffic collision, suspected DUI
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 months, 1 week AGO
GEORGE — Two George men were injured early Sunday due to a one-vehicle collision southwest of George.
Leovigildo Riano Vesca, 28, of George was driving west on Beverly Burke Road Southwest when he lost control in the 2000 block and the vehicle rolled.
Riano and his passenger, Carlos Rodriguez Vasquez, 33, of George, were not wearing seat belts during the time of the crash. Both were ejected from the vehicle.
Riano sustained life-threatening injuries and was flown by air ambulance to a Richland hospital.
Rodriguez sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Quincy Valley Medical Center.
“The motor traffic unit is investigating the collision,” GCSO Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman said. “They say that there is clear evidence that alcohol played a role. We remind everyone to please be safe and not to not drive under the influence.”
The responding agencies were Grant County Fire District 3, Columbia EMS and GCSO.
“It’s a sad reminder that drinking and driving can seriously injure people and it’s important for people to always wear their seatbelts,” Foreman said.
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