Two Semi-Trucks Collide in Rawlins County, Two Drivers Injured

Highlighted area is the approximate location of the accident. Screenshot from Google Maps.

A collision involving two semi-trucks in Rawlins County left both drivers injured Friday morning, October 9th. The crash occurred at approximately 10:58 a.m. on County Road 3, about two miles south of U.S. Highway 36.

Both semi-trucks were traveling south on County Road 3 when the second truck slowed to turn into Cures Feedlot. The first truck then collided with the rear of the second truck, causing it to overturn.

The driver of the first truck, a 2010 Kenworth semi-truck pulling a 2022 Wilson trailer, 67-year-old Steven Roberts of Goodland, sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported to Cheyenne County Hospital.

The driver of the second truck, a 1992 Peterbilt semi-truck pulling a 2010 NEVI trailer, 34-year-old Sheodon Hayden of Pratt, reported pain and was transported to Rawlins County Health Center for treatment.

Neither driver was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident.