LEON, Kan- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 5:30 a.m. on Friday in Butler County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Kia Forte driven by Larry W. Houchin, 62, Severy, was eastbound on U. S. 400 twelve miles east of Leon.

The vehicle hydroplaned, entered the south ditch, and struck a metal culvert.

Houchin was transported to Susan B Allen Hospital.

The KHP reported he was properly restrained at the time of the accident.