Barton County, KS — March 13, 2024, Randy Johnson was injured in a truck accident at approximately 2:40 p.m. along U.S. Highway 56.
According to authorities, Randy Johnson of Pawnee Rock was traveling in a westbound Nissan on U.S. Highway 56 approaching the SW 80th intersection when the accident took place.
An 18-wheeler hauling a trailer was apparently attempting to make a right turn from westbound U.S. 56 onto SW 80th ahead of the Nissan. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Nissan collided with the back of the 18-wheeler’s trailer and flipped over onto its roof before sliding underneath the trailer, itself. The vehicle was reportedly dragged for a short distance before the 18-wheeler came to a stop.
Johnson was reportedly entrapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated upon the arrival of emergency personnel. He incurred injuries of unknown severity as a result of the crash and was transported to a local medical facility be EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. No other injuries have been reported.
Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
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