SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Monday in Saline County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Freightliner semi driven by Ronnie Lee Hamby, Jr., 46, Ellsworth, was westbound on Interstate 70 just west of Hedville Road. The sem rear-ended a 2022 Peterbilt semi driven by Yaotzhin Daniel Ramirez-Montante, 35, Temixco, Mexico.
EMS transported Hamby to Salina Regional Health Center. Ramirez-Montante was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.
The crash temporarily closed westbound traffic on the Interstate for a couple of hours.
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SALINE COUNTY —According to KanDrive, westbound lanes of Interstate 70 are now open. A two vehicle crash on Monday morning temporarily closed both lanes just west of the Hedville-Culver exit.
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SALINE COUNTY —All westbound traffic on Interstate 70 in Saline County is currently shut down due to a two-vehicle semi crash just west of the Hedville-Culver exit 244, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
All westbound traffic will be required to exit at the 244 exit and will be guided north to an alternate route.
As always, please slow down and move over for first responders assisting those involved in this incident. Your cooperation ensures everyone’s safety.