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A Kansas man was injured Christmas Day when he tried to avoid hitting an animal on the road.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Joseph A. Huiett, 18, Minneapolis, was driving northbound on Interstate 135 in Saline County 1.6 miles south of Interstate 70 at 7 p.m. Dec. 25.

An unknown animal ran out in front of the 2004 Dodge Durango. The vehicle veered off onto the right shoulder, striking the guard rail. The SUV veered back across the driving lane and came to a stop on the left inside shoulder of the roadway.

Huiett was transported to Salina Regional Medical Center.