We have a brand new updated website! Click here to check it out!

Kan. man falls asleep at the wheel, hits semi’s trailer

WYANDOTTE COUNTY- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Dodge Journey driven by Joshua Emanuel Walker, 20, Leavenworth, was eastbound on Interstate 70 at Turner Diagonal in the number 3 lane.

The driver fell asleep and the Dodge hit the trailer of a 2012 International semi driven by Kenneth Ivan Wingert, 46, Lees Summit, Mo.

Walker was transported to Provdidence Medical Center. Wingert was not injured.

Walker was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Copyright Eagle Radio | FCC Public Files | EEO Public File