Dec 23, 2020

Man from Pratt hospitalized after crash with semi

Posted Dec 23, 2020 11:15 PM

KIOWA COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8a.m. Wednesday in Kiowa County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Nissan Xterra driven by Austin R. Alstatt, 41, Pratt, was eastbound on U.S. 54 at the U.S. 400 Junction.

The Nissan crossed the centerline and collided with a westbound  2008 Peterbilt semi driven by Bert M. Ecton, 72, Derby.

EMS transported  Alstatt to Wesley Medical Center. Ecton was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.