Jun 10, 2025

Kan. man hospitalized in Salina after semi overturns

Posted Jun 10, 2025 4:45 PM

ELLSWORTH COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Tuesday in Ellsworth.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Peterbilt semi driven by Justin C. Cook, 41, Lorraine, was eastbound on Kansas 140 just west of the Ellsworth/Saline County line.

The right front tire dropped off the roadway onto the shoulder as the driver to attempted to avoid a deer. The vehicle rolled onto its side.

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