Apr 13, 2021

Abilene man hospitalized after semi travels into ditch

Posted Apr 13, 2021 8:00 AM

PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Monday in Pawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Kenworth semi driven by Zachary Humphreys, 36, Abilene, was traveling on U.S. 156 three miles east of 275th Road. 

The driver slammed on the brakes to avoid a tractor-trailer in front that had slowed for railroad tracks.  The Kenworth traveled into the north ditch.

EMS transported Humphreys to the hospital in Larned. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.