A single car accident Wednesday afternoon sent a man to a Wichita hospital by Midwest Lifeteam helicopter.

The man was southbound on K-61 when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve right before the on ramp coming off of “A” Street near Hutchinson. His vehicle went across the on ramp, then down a embankment rolling several times ending up in a ravine.

The car was badly damaged and rescue crews had to us the “jaws of life” to free him. He was wearing a seat-belt at the time of the crash.

Witnesses told police that he was driving well past the 45 mph speed limit on that section of the highway.

The victims name has not been released.