LOCAL
Crash near Partridge sends two to hospital Saturday night
Our staff
Two people were injured Saturday when a Hutchinson driver crossed the centerline on K-61 near Partridge and collided with the rear axle of a semi.
Justin E. Herrell, 29, of Hutchinson, was northbound on K-61 in a 2005 Chevrolet Impala when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line and struck the southbound 2015 Hyun trailer behind pulled by William E. McMillian, 44, of Seymour, Missouri.
The crash occurred about 11:32 p.m., at mile marker 42, on the south side of Partridge, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported.
Both men were transported from the scene to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Hospital. Both were wearing seat belts, the patrol reported.