AUGUSTA –A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 5p.m. on Wednesday in Butler County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1948 Harley Davidson driven by Josh C. Meyers, 40, Augusta, was eastbound on U.S.54 just west of Indianola Road.

The motorcycle developed a fuel leak igniting both the driver and the vehicle.
Meyers was transported to St. Francis Medical Center.

He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.