BARTON COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 8a.m. Wednesday in Barton County

A 2001 Sterling trash truck driven by Charles Feist, 54, was eastbound in the 1100 block of Northwest 40 Road just southeast of Albert, according to the Barton County Sheriff. The driver fell asleep at the wheel.

The truck traveled off the road, struck a bridge rail and overturned. Feist was transported to the hospital in Great Bend for his injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Albert Fire Department, and Great Bend EMS at the scene.