GEARY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30a.m. Wednesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Derek James Towery, 29, Salina, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just east of the U.S. 77 Junction.

The semi lost traction causing the trailer to jackknife. It slid off the highway into south ditch and overturned.

Towery was transported to the hospital in Junction City. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.