BURRTON– A semi driver was injured in an accident just after 3 a.m. on Thursday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 201o Mack semi driven by Ralph D. Oakes, 62, Emporia, was westbound on U.S. 50 four miles west of Burrton.

The vehicle struck two cows in the roadway, veered to the right, left the roadway and rolled.

Oakes was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

The KHP reported he was properly restrained at the time of the accident.