DOUGLAS COUNTY- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. on Thursday in Douglas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Yamaha driven by Gerald J. Jones, 67, Tecumseh, was traveling in the 2100 Block of East 150th Road three miles northwest of Lecompton

The motorcycle failed to negotiate a turn due to speed.

Jones was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was wearing a helmet and eye protection, according to the KHP.