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Driver hospitalized after semi overturns

GREAT BEND – A semi driver was injured in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday in Barton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Kenworth semi driven by Matthew P. Justus, Sr., 26, St. Edwards, NE., was westbound on U.S. 56 negotiating a right turn a half mile southwest of Great Bend.

The truck was traveling at speeds too great to turn. The truck rolled onto the right side.

Justus was transported to Great Bend Regional Medical Center.
The KHP reported he was not wearing a seat belt.

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