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.