GLADE — One person was injured in an accident just before 8 a.m. Thursday in Phillips County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Toyota Corolla driven by Demetria Stevens, 29, Jennings, was eastbound on Kansas 9 Highway at Glade. The driver failed to stop at the posted sign at the intersection of U.S. 183, the KHP reported.

The Toyota struck the rear axle on the trailer of a northbound semi driven by Jacob McClelland, 19, Glade.

Stevens was transported to the hospital in Philipsburg. She stated she didn’t see the stop sign due to the rising sun. McClelland was not injured.

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