Jan 14, 2020

Driver hospitalized after Reno Co. rear-end semi crash

Posted Jan 14, 2020 1:30 AM

RENO COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Monday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Peterbilt semi driven by  Steven R. Dillon, 59, Hutchinson, was eastbound on U.S. just east of Buhler Road. 

The vehicle rear-ended a 2020 International semi driven by Jody A. Jonas, 42, Sedgwick, that had slowed in traffic.

EMS transported Jonas to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Dillon was not injured.  Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.