KANSAS CITY- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 8:30 a.m. on Friday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Garet A. Kraft, 22, Leavenworth, was southbound in the number 1 lane on U.S.73. just north of Polfer Road in Kansas City.

The driver realized he was not going to get stopped in time and laid the bike onto its side.

According to the KHP Kraft was transported to St. Johns and was not wearing a safety device.