A 31-year-old Marshall man is facing felony charges after a reported traffic crash on May 30.

A Saline County Sheriff’s report says deputies responded to a rural Marshall address regarding a motor vehicle accident with the driver and passengers attempting to flee the scene. Upon arrival, numerous family members were on the scene, with no person claiming to be an occupant of the vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver had injuries consistent with blood located in the driver’s seat area. Two infants and two juveniles were identified as being passengers in the vehicle. The juveniles were transported to Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall and then to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for treatment of their injuries.

John Wayne Garrison, whom authorities say was the driver of the vehicle, was placed under arrest and has been charged. Another adult was determined to be a passenger in the vehicle. But charges have not been filed against her at this time.

According to court documents, Garrison is charged with two counts of a felony for endangering the welfare of a child, another felony for a DWI causing physical injury and a misdemeanor for operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license. Bond is fixed at $15,000 cash only.

Garrison was arraigned on June 1. A confined docket hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15; and Garrison’s preliminary hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, at Saline County Circuit Court.

Photo courtesy the Saline County Sheriff’s Department