SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman in connection with a vehicle crash shortly before the scheduled Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade on Friday.
Just after 5 p.m., police responded to a report of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Kansas Ave and SW 6th Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Michael Hren.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 44-year-old Alyyshia L. Schwanz of Topeka was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries and later arrested.
Fortunately there was no impact to the parade route and no danger to the public. As a result of the investigation, police arrested Schwanz and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of opiate, Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possession of marijuana, Possession of hallucinogenic drug, Vehicle liability insurance required, Yield emergency vehicle, Improper Driving On Laned Roadway.
As a result of this accident, the eastbound traffic light pole was damaged, and the intersection was shut down until noon Saturday.
The intersection remains open with temporary stop signs in place until the signal can be repaired.