(KAIR)--An early Monday morning crash between a semi and an SUV, in Atchison, sent one to the hospital.

According to a release from Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, the semi-tractor trailer, driven by 58-year-old Valley Falls resident John Hefty, and the SUV, driven by 51-year-old Randall Adams, of Atchison, were both eastbound on U.S. Highway 59 when the collision occurred in the 800 block of the highway.

Following the crash, Adams was transported to Amberwell Atchison by Atchison County EMS for examination of his injuries.

The wreck was reported shortly after 5:30 Monday morning.