Jun 15, 2023

NW Kansas man hospitalized after crash with a semi

Posted Jun 15, 2023 3:47 PM

THOMAS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 9 p.m. Wednesday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Honda Accord driven by Howard J. Sanders, 85, Colby was traveling on Thomas County Road DD.

The driver attempted to cross Kansas Highway 25  and struck a northbound 1995 Freightliner semi driven by Brian Laufer, 69, Atwood, on the passenger side.

EMS transported Sanders to Citizen's Medical Center. Laufer was not injured. Sanders was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.