GEARY COUNTY – A man was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. on Saturday during a pursuit by law enforcement.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Honda motorcycle driven by Devin C. Booth, 20, Peoria, IL., was merging onto Interstate 70 westbound from Kansas 18.
The driver accelerated to a high rate of speed, attempted to flee and elude police while driving in excess of 100mph.
The motorcycle exited J Hill Road at a high rate of speed. The driver was unable to make a right turn at that speed. The motorcycle flipped and tossed the driver.
Booth was transported to Geary Community Hospital. He was wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.
Details on what prompted the chase was not released.