OAKLEY, Kan.- A Missouri semi driver was injured in an accident just before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in Logan County.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol reported a 1999 International Truck driven by Tommy J. Plummer, 63, Oakley, was northbound on U.S. 83 twenty-six miles south of Oakley plowing snow.

A 2012 Volvo semi driven by John P. Barnes, 54, Springfield, Mo., came up behind, tried to avoid a collision by going right into the east ditch, but was unable to avoid hitting the truck.

Barnes was transported to Logan County Hospital. Plummer was not injured.

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