Sep 23, 2026

Driver hospitalized after semi struck KDOT sign on I-70

Posted Sep 23, 2026 5:30 PM

DICKINSON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Wednesday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Freightliner semi driven by  Jamesly Nogaus, 26, Orlando, Florida, was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of Abilene. The semi traveled off the road into the north ditch, struck a KDOT sign and rolled onto the passenger side.

EMS transported Nogaus to Stomont Vail Flint Hills. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.