Sep 21, 2022

McPherson man hospitalized in Salina after semi's tire failed

Posted Sep 21, 2022 3:24 PM

SALINE COUNTY—A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 3 a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Kenworth semi driven by William G. Ingels, 52, McPherson, was northbound on Interstate 135 exiting to eastbound Interstate 70.

The driver lost control of the vehicle when the driver side tire failed. The vehicle slid off the east side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment and came to rest facing east on I-70.

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