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Kansas man hospitalized after truck becomes airborne

Screen Shot 2014-07-03 at 5.13.15 AMLEAVENWORTH- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in Leavenworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by Ernest Bjorgaard Jr., 61, Leavenworth, was westbound on Kansas 32 just east of 222 Street.

The vehicle left roadway to the south, struck a field entrance, became airborne for approximately 35 feet coming to rest in the south ditch.

Bjorgaard Jr., was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
The KHP reported he was not wearing a seat belt.

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