2 Ponca City students struck by vehicle of a former Wellington resident
By Shane Farley, Newscow.net. – Two female students in Ponca City were struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning as they headed to school.
Police said the driver of the vehicle – identified as 26-year-old Chase Clinkingbeard – was taken into custody. Clinkingbeard, who has previously listed a Wellington address, had a suspended Kansas driver’s license.
The two girls were taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The girls had just stepped into the intersection on Grand Avenue when they were struck. The driver is said to have disregarded a crossing guard in the area.
Police said the accident was caused by  a complete disregard of standard rules of safety.
