Benton County authorities are trying to locate the driver of a car that crashed into a ditch then fled the scene. Police report they're investigating after two people ran off after crashing.

It happened north of Otterbein on County Road 1200 East.
Benton County sheriff deputies along with Otterbein police and fire responded.

Deputies located beer cans in the car after the crash. It's believed speed and alcohol are factors in the crash.

94.1 WGFA