RENO COUNTY –A Reno Co. Sherifs Deputy was injured in an accident just before 5p.m. on Thursday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Ford Carry-all driven by Deputy Christopher Shields, 31, Hutchinson, was on the exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 50 in the 2100 Block of Yoder Road.

The Ford struck the side of a 1995 Cadillac passenger car driven by Jacob M Johnson, 24, Burrton, as it crossed the northbound lanes from U.S. 50

Shields was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
The KHP reported Johnson was possibly injured but not where he was treated.

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