Lincoln Police arrested a man following a crash involving six vehicles at 16th & O shortly before 9:30 Wednesday night. LPD Captain Duane Winkler tells KLIN News an eastbound vehicle struck a curb and the driver lost control. The driver lost control and hit the side of another eastbound vehicle along with four other parked cars.
LPD says after the crash 27 year old Mikeal Macgowan fled the crash on foot. Arriving officers found Macgowan in a parking lot on the south side of O Street near 16th.
LPD says Macgowan showed signs of impairment and became uncooperative. He was arrested for first offense DUI. He was cited & released for refusal of a chemical test, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal mischief and obstruction of a police officer.
Damage to Macgowan’s vehicle was estimated at $10,000. Total damage to the other vehicles is estimated at $13,400.