Jun 28, 2022

NW Kansas teen hospitalized after crash with semi's trailer

Posted Jun 28, 2022 6:30 PM

PHILLIPS COUNTY—A Kansas teen was injured in an accident just before 7:30a.m. Tuesday in Phillips County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Jeep Compass driven by Kyla Leighanne Kenney, 17, Phillipsburg, was southbound on U.S. 183 three miles north of Phillipsburg.

The Jeep crossed center line and struck the trailer of a northbound 2019 Kenworth semi driven by Marion Dewayne McCraw, 59, Hoisington. 

After impact, the Jeep overturned and came to rest in the east ditch.

EMS transported Kenney to Phillips County Hospital. McCraw was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.