CLEVELAND -- A one-time weather forecaster at another Cleveland television station, David Rogers, 44, is now a suspect in a hit-and-run accident.

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NewsChannel5's Joe Pagonakis reported that police arrested Rogers (pictured, below) after investigators said he allegedly hit two construction workers on Interstate 480 with his sport utility vehicle.

Police said Rogers allegedly hit two workers in a construction zone at I-480 westbound and state Route 176 after plowing into orange barrels and a guardrail.

"I heard glass breaking," witness Don Schantz said. "It was a black SUV."

Schantz was part of the construction team early Thursday morning when police said Rogers allegedly hit Jeremy Prelipp, 25, and Brad Davis, 20. Davis was rushed to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition

Schantz said Rogers didn't stop after the impact.

"He just kept going -- no brake lights whatsoever -- he just kept right on going," he said.

Schantz said he then jumped into a work truck and gave chase. He came up to Rogers' SUV about 1½ miles from the scene, which showed signs of a major crash.

"A couple of windows (were) busted out," Schantz said. "He had no idea he had hit anything."

Rogers' tire then blew, and Schantz held him until officials arrived at the scene.

Rogers remains in custody but has not been formally charged. Officials said he refused to submit to a Breathalyzer test, and they believe alcohol played a factor in the crash.

Prelipp was treated and released from an area hospital.

Prelipp and Davis are college students employed for the summer by Lake Erie Construction Co., a subcontractor with the Ohio Department of Transportation.