Mar 19, 2025

Salina man hospitalized after wind blows semi over on I-70

Posted Mar 19, 2025 10:00 PM

SALINE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Freightliner semi driven by Mark A Durantino, 66, Salina,  was westbound on Interstate 70 ten miles east of Salina.  A strong wind gust caused the vehicle to overturn in the westbound lanes of the Interstate.

EMS transported Durantino to Salina Regional Health Center. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.