BARTON COUNTY- A Kansas teen was injured in an accident just after 1a.m. on Sunday in Barton County.

A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Zachary Phlugheoft, 19, Ellinwood, was southbound in the 1000 block of Southeast 20 Road, according to the Barton County Sheriff’s office.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle went off the roadway into the south ditch, traveled several hundred feet before striking a culvert and became airborne.

The vehicle landed on its wheels and continued more than 200 feet.

Pflughoeft was transported to Ellinwood District Hospital and later transferred to a Wichita area hospital.

A 17-year old juvenile passenger was not injured, according to the sheriff.