Back-to-Back Accidents Early This Morning in St. Joseph on Highway 36

An overturned tractor-trailer blocked both east and westbound lanes of Highway 36 in the Saint Joseph area early this morning.

Reports say the accident occurred near the South 10th Street exit after the driver tipped over driving around a curve just after midnight.

After police arrived on the scene, reports say another accident occurred when a car struck a police vehicle blocking the westbound lanes near the 22nd Street exit.

Authorities report the officer is in stable condition.

Reports listed no injuries for the driver of the semi.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the police car accident reportedly refused medical treatment.