Nov 03, 2024

NW Kan. woman hospitalized after semi pulling FedEx trailers overturns

Posted Nov 03, 2024 1:00 AM

THOMAS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Saturday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Freightliner semi hauling FedEx double trailers and driven by Cherrylann L. Klapp, 69, Goodland, was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of U.S. 83.

The vehicle veered to the left, traveled off the roadway, crossed the median and overturned onto the passenger side as it entered the eastbound lanes.  The vehicle slid across the eastbound lanes into the west ditch and the trailer was jackknifed and partially in the roadway.

EMS transported Klapp to the Logan County Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.