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2 Kansas women hospitalized after car drives in front of a semi

HUMBOLT- Two Kansas woman were injured in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Allen County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Buick Regal driven by Rose Stierwalt, 72, Chanute, entered U.S.169 northbound from the ramp at 1150 Road six miles south of Humbolt and drove in front of a semi.

Stierwalt was transported to Wesley Medical Center. A passenger in the Buick Darlene Topman, 74, Chanune, was transported to Labette Health.

The semi driver from Missouri was not injured.

The KHP reported they were unsure if Stierwalt was wearing a seat belt.

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