(KNZA)--A semi driver was injured Thursday afternoon in a rollover accident on I-29 in the city limits of St. Joseph.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says an unknown vehicle stopped abruptly in front of a southbound semi truck driven by 31-year-old Kevin Owens, of Belton, Missouri, to take the emergency crossover.

Owens semi traveled off the east side the roadway and overturned

Another southbound semi truck went off west side of the roadway to avoid a collision.

Owens was transported to Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, for the treatment of suspected serious injuries.

The other semi driver, from Illinois, was not hurt.

The Patrol says both drivers were wearing seat belts when the accident occurred around 1:00