ST. FRANCIS – One person was injured in an accident just before 5 p.m. on Monday in Cheyenne County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford Van driven by J.R. Stillwell, 80 Champaign, Ill., was eastbound on U.S. 36 just east of Kansas 27

The van was attempting to pass an eastbound Kenworth semi driven by Ralph M. Boon, 69, Benkelman, Neb.

The van’s driver slammed on the brakes and hit the semi’s trailer.

Stillwell was transported to Cheyenne County Hospital and later transferred to Swedish Medical Center in Denver.

Boon was not injured. The KHP reported both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.