JEWELL COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just after 6p.m. Wednesday in Jewell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Chevy Silverado driven by Ronald A. Payne, 87, Formoso, was northbound on 260 Road and failed to yield at U.S. 36. An eastbound 2007 Kenworth semi driven by Mario Romero, 38, Plano, TX., struck the pickup and pushed it into the north ditch.

EMS transported Payne and a passenger Iva L. Payne, 84, Formoso, to the Lincoln County Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP. Romero was not injured.