Jun 29, 2024

Driver hospitalized after semi overturns in the wind

Posted Jun 29, 2024 10:00 AM

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Freightliner semi driven by  Peterson Noe, 32, Key West, Florida, was westbound on Interstate 70 just west of Henry Drive.

The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road due to wind. The semi tipped over on the driver's side, and came to rest in the center median.

EMS transported Noe to Ascension Via Christi. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.