12/11/2013 – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department has provided an update on an accident that happened Friday December 6th.  According to Sheriff Ed Harbin, Nathan Worley of Woodston was southbound on Codell Ave northeast of Hays when he failed to yield at a stop sign.  Worley’s pickup collided with and became wedged underneath the back end of a semi that was eastbound on Saline River Rd.

Harbin said that emergency crews were able to remove Worley from the pickup fairly quickly, but the pickup itself took a great deal longer to remove from under the truck as it was firmly wedged underneath.

Worley was transported to Hays Medical Center in critical condition.  There was no indication of why the pickup ran the stop sign.

 

1:40 PM – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department has provided an update on this morning’s accident.  The two vehicle accident occurred between a pickup traveling southbound on Codell Ave and an oil tanker eastbound on Saline River Road.

The driver of the pickup, Nathan Worley of Woodston Kansas, was taken to Hays Medical Center code red, used when there is “acute danger for life.”

Emergency crews spent a great deal of time removing the pickup, which was wedged under the back of the tanker.  Officers are still trying to determine what caused the accident, and will release additional details once the report is finalized.

At this time, doctors are continuing to evaluate Worley, so the hospital is not able to comment on his condition.

9:00 AM – Emergency crews have been dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident northeast of Hays.  The accident reportedly happened at the intersection of Saline River Road and Codell Ave involving a semi-truck that was hauling barrels of oil and a pickup.

Initial reports are that the driver of the pickup is alert but has not been verbally responsive and is trapped in the vehicle.  Numerous local crews as well as the Kansas Highway Patrol have been dispatched to the scene.  Stay tuned to Eagle Radio / Hays Post for updates as they are made available.