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Gove County man hospitalized after car hits I-70 overpass

Screen Shot 2014-07-03 at 5.13.15 AMGRINNELL-  A Kansas man was injured  in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Thursday in Gove County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Toyota driven by James F. Baalman, 76, Grinnell was eastbound on Interstate 70 one mile south of Grinnell in the right hand lane

The vehicle attempted to leave the Interstate at exit 85. The vehicle missed the exit and went up the embankment in the south ditch and struck the overpass.

Baalman was transported to Logan County Hospital.

The KHP reported he was properly restrained at the time of the accident.

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