YATES CENTER- Two people were injured in an accident just before 10 a.m. on Friday in Woodson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1982 Chevy S-10 pickup driven by Shirl K. Jones, 51, Toronto, was eastbound on U.S. 54 five miles west of Yates center and passing another vehicle.

The pickup experienced mechanical problems. The driver hit the brakes, lost control and traveled into the north ditch.

Jones was transported to Wesley Medical Center.
A passenger , Matthew D. Jones, 41, Toronto, was transported to Greenwood County Hospital.

The KHP reported they were not wearing seat belts.