Tuesday, May 19, 2009

A driver traveling at a high rate of speed hit an embankment along Halstead Road, which sent the vehicle airborne. The vehicle then crashed through a barbed wire fence and came to a rest on its top. The driver was ejected and the passenger was pinned in the car.

The driver has been identified as 18-year-old Brandon Moses from Culver. He was taken to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment. He is in good condition this morning.

The passenger, 18-year-old Cody Horsley from Tescott was taken by medical helicopter to a Wichita hospital after firefighters released him from the vehicle. The hospital reports he is in fair condition.

According to Saline County Sheriff’s deputies, neither men were wearing their seat belts.

The accident happened northwest of Salina around 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Photos courtesy KSAL