Jun 13, 2026

2 hospitalized in Salina after semi rear-ends an SUV

Posted Jun 13, 2026 1:30 AM

OTTAWA COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after noon Friday in Ottawa County

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Kenworth semi driven by Royce W Settrini, 35, McPherson, was southbound on U.S. 81 one mile north of Minneapolis.The semi rear-ended a 2006 Chevy HHR driven by Richard L Smith, 72, Concordia. 

EMS transported Smith and a passenger Rachel A. Smith, 49, Concordia, to Salina Regional Health Center. Settrini was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.