THOMAS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6:30p.m. Wednesday in Thomas County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Chevy Traverse driven by Brandi Nichole Emmot, 46, Levant, was southbound on County Road 11 at the intersection of Interstate 70 eastbound exit 45.
The SUV struck the rear trailer axel on a 1998 International semi driven by Anthony R. Robertson, 45, West Peoria, Illinois, who was stopped at the stop sign at the exit ramp and continued to the on ramp.
EMS transported Emmot to the hospital in Goodland.Robertson was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.