A 28-year-old North Platte man has been arrested following an accident on Saturday afternoon.
According to North Platte Police, officers responded to the area of Leota and Dewey Streets at 2:01 p.m. on the report of a traffic accident. It was reported that one of the vehicles involved had left the scene.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Leota Street and was stopped at a red light at Dewey Street. Police say witnesses reported a vehicle driven by Jacob Serrano was behind the other vehicle and failed to stop, striking the other vehicle from the rear.
Witnesses who stayed on the scene told officers Serrano then flipped a u-turn and headed westbound on Leota.
A short time later, an officer observed Serrano walking in the area and made contact with him.
Police say Serrano appeared to be intoxicated and a preliminary breath test indicated that his Blood Alcohol Content was .195, 0.08 is the legal limit in Nebraska.
Following further investigation, Serrano was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of liquor-3rd offense, leaving the scene of a property accident, driving under revocation, and no proof of insurance.
Serrano was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.
No injuries were reported.