GOVE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Friday in Gove County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Alexandra L. Ortiz, 18, Dodge City, was southbound on Kansas 23 one mile North of Gove County Road I.
The driver fell asleep and the Toyota crossed the center line.
A northbound 1988 Peterbilt semi driven by Ryan S. Moss, 42, Menlo, traveled into the east ditch to avoid a head-on collision.
The Toyota struck the driver's side axle #2 & #3 of the semi. EMS transported both drivers to Gove County Medical Center. They were both properly restrained, according to the KHP.