WATSON- One man was injured in an accident just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday in Atchison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Freightliner semi driven by Stephen P. Norris, 39, Salem, AZ., was southbound on Interstate 29 five miles north of Watson.

A 2006 Sterling semi driven by Jacob A. Matney, 25, Holt, exited the weigh station and was traveling southbound on Interstate 29.

The Freightliner struck the Sterling in the rear.

The Freightliner skidded off the right side of the roadway and traveled down an embankment.

Norris was transported to Fairfax Community Hospital.

Matney was not injured.

The MSHP reported both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.