WAKEENEY- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Saturday in Trego County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 International diesel semi pulling a Wabash trailer and driven by Denis Palamarchuk, 32, Portland OR., was eastbound on Interstate 70 in the driving lane. The semi rear-ended a 1997 Toyota pickup driven by James A. Kohl, 68, Ellis.

The Toyota traveled across the median and both westbound lanes coming to rest in the north ditch facing southwest remaining upright on all 4 wheels.

Kohl was transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Palamarchuk was not injured.

The KHP reported Kohl was not wearing a seat belt.