SALINE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 5p.m. Friday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Peterbilt semi driven by Shane Edward Hale, 38, Lenexa, was eastbound on Interstate 70 three miles east of Salina.

The driver lost control due to a strong gust of wind. The semi jack-knifed into the westbound lanes and struck a 2011 Subaru Legacy driven by Harry A Taylor, 60, Salina.

Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. Hale and a passenger Renita M. Hale, 37, Lenexa were not injured. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.