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A Warsaw man is in jail after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car-train collision Saturday morning.
Horacio Jimenez, 22, of 522 Chinworth Street, Warsaw, was preliminarily charged with driving while intoxicated, public intoxication, driving while suspended, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and possession of a narcotic substance. He is being held in Kosciusko County Jail without bond.
Jimenez was traveling south on Detroit Street, Warsaw, when his car collided with a Norfolk and Southern train on the east-west railroad tracks. He then allegedly drove his car approximately 20 feet down the alley and fled the scene on foot.
Officers allegedly apprehended Jimenez hiding in the Presbyterian Church playground area on Market Street.
Officers allegedly found a small bag of cocaine in Jimenez's possession.
The accident remains under investigation by the Warsaw Police Department.
