UPDATE: Clay Center Man Killed in Accident, Beloit Man Arrested After Fleeing the Scene

A Clay Center man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Clay County on Thursday, May 4th, while a Beloit man has been arrested after fleeing the scene of the accident on foot.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 27-year-old Jacob Tyler Zelinski of Beloit was traveling eastbound on US Highway 24 around one mile east of Clay Center.  A 2001 Buick Park Avenue driven by 82-year-old Dale Hammond of Clay Center was northbound on a driveaway just north of US Highway 24.

For an unknown reason, Zelinski's vehicle crossed the westbound lane, entered the north ditch, and struck Hammond's vehicle.

Hammond was killed in the accident.

After the collision, Zelinski fled the scene on foot.  He was located a short time later and placed under arrest.

Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C reported Friday, May 5th that Zelinksi, who was taken to Clay Center Medical Center for suspected minor injuries, has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Failure to Stop at a Crash Resulting in a Death, DUI, Expired Registration, Failure to Maintain a Lane, and Failure to Wear a Seatbelt.

The accident occurred at 6:52 am Thursday.