NEWTON- Two people were injured in an accident just after 5p.m. on Monday in Harvey County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Chevy Malibu driven by Jack Chillcott, 34, Newton, was northbound on Interstate 135 just south of Newton. The vehicle was in the left lane, and came up on a very slow car due to traffic stopped ahead.

The driver changed to the right lane and rear-ended a 2001 Chevy Silverado driven by Anthony Curiel, 63, Newton, that was stopped and legally parked in the right lane due to accident ahead.

Chillcott and Curiel, were transported to Newton Medical Center. A passenger in the Silverado was not injured.

All were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.