LENEXA – Two people were injured in an accident just before 7 a.m. on Thursday in Johnson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Ford Focus driven by Steven Robert Adams, 20, Kansas City, Mo., was southbound on Interstate 35 at U.S. 69 in Lenexa.

The driver lost control due to the wet roadway, slid into the next lane and was struck by a semi.

The semi driven by Abdi Hersi Karshe, 30, Columbus, OH., also struck a 2013 Ford Econoline van driven by Edward E. Walker, 64, Overland Park.

A private vehicle transported Adams to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment. Walker was also transported to Overland Park Regional. Karshe was not injured.
The KHP reported Adams was not wearing a seat belt.