Aug 01, 2024

Man hospitalized in Salina after semi blown over during thunderstorm

Posted Aug 01, 2024 9:00 AM

SALINE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 9:30p.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2025 Freightliner semi driven by Jeffrey E. Womack, 49, Colt, Arkansas, was northbound on Interstate 135 at the Kansas 140 Junction during a severe thunderstorm when the wind blew the vehicle over.

EMS transported  a passenger Jeffrey E. Womack, Jr. 32, Colt, Arkansas, to Salina Regional Health Center. The driver was not injured. Both were properly restrained, according to the KHP.