Jan 16, 2026

Driver hospitalized after wind blows semi over on I-70

Posted Jan 16, 2026 9:00 PM
KanDrive image Friday afternoon on I-70 near Kanarado 
KanDrive image Friday afternoon on I-70 near Kanarado 

SHERMAN COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after noon Friday in Sherman County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2025 Freightliner semi driven by   Mistrie L.  Duarte, 49, Cedar City, Utah, was westbound on Interstate 70 two miles east of the Kansas 267 exit. The driver lost control of vehicle  due to high winds and the vehicle rolled into the median.

 EMS transported Duarte to the hospital in Goodland. She was properly restrained, according to the KHP

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Hays Post

There has been a semi crash as of 11:18 this morning in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Kanorado and the Colorado line.

Traffic may be restricted.

Check Kandrive for developing road conditions.