LAWRENCE -A Kansas man was injured in an accident during a police chase just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday on Wednesday in Douglas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle driven by John P. Taitano, 46, Leavenworth, was being pursued by law enforcement westbound on U.S. 24 two miles west of Lawrence.

The driver failed to negotiate a corner due to speed.

Taitano was transported to KU Medical Center.

He was wearing safety equipment according to the KHP.

The details on what prompted the chase have not been released.