Feb 07, 2024

Woman hospitalized in Salina after making unsafe turn

Posted Feb 07, 2024 5:00 PM

OTTAWA COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Wednesday in Ottawa County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Chevrolet Trax driven by Bethany Primeaux, 21, Concordia, was southbound on U.S. 81 at Quartz Road. 

The driver made an unsafe turn in front of a southbound 2022 Peterbilt semi driven by Caleb Johnson, 42, Scandia.  The semi rear-ended the SUV.

EMS transporeted Primeaux to Salina Regional Health Center. Johnson was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.