Semi Accident Reported Saturday

Two people were injured in an accident involving a semi on Saturday in Polk County. 

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Tony Keith Layrock (45) of Searcy, Arkansas was injured when the eastbound 2019 RAM pickup he was driving “veered over the center line and collided” with a westbound 1987 Peterbilt Semi. 

Layrock and the 84 year old driver of the semi were taken to hospital and treated for injuries troopers at the scene described as non-life threatening. 

Authorities responded just before 5pm. 

Officials say alcohol was not a factor in the accident.