Officials say a Russell Springs man was arrested after allegedly causing a collision that sent five people to the hospital on Wednesday night.
The incident happened sometime before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 127 and Owenstown Road, north of Russell Springs Elementary School.
According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Nicolas Gomez Vazquez was driving on the wrong side of the road when he struck two vehicles, one of which was a head-on collision. Five people were transported to Russell County Hospital where they were treated and released.
Gomez Vazquez was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 5 counts of wanton endangerment first degree, reckless driving, and no operator’s license.
Russell County Deputy Stone Bolin made the arrest. Vazquez was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
