SALINE COUNTY -A Kansas man was injured Tuesday night when he was struck by a car after his bicycle crashed.

Just after 10p.m., Kody Peterson, 24, Salina was riding a bicycle eastbound in the 300 block of East Iron in Salina when the chain on the bicycle came off, causing the bicycle to crash, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Koral Long, 22, Salina, was driving a 2006 Chevy Malibu and failed to see the bicycle wreck and hit Peterson.

He sustained pelvic injuries and was initially transported to Salina Regional Health Center.  He later was transferred to a Wichita hospital, according to Forrester.

The front of the car Long was driving sustained minor damage, according to Forrester.  He did not release details on a possible citation for Long.