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Two injured in early morning accident in Gove County

QUINTER — Two people from Colorado were injured after a Gove County accident early Saturday morning, approximately 3 miles west of Quinter.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, a 2005 Volvo driven by Nicole M. Nelson, 42, Denver, was westbound on Interstate 70 when the driver lost control, crossed the median and struck the trailer of a semi.

The semi was driven by Dale E. Skelton, 50, New Bloomfield, Mo. He was not injured.

Nelson was transported to the hospital, while a passenger, Andrew G. Thomas, 50, Denver, was reported to have possible injuries.

All involved were wearing seat belts, the KHP reported.

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