HAYS- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1991 Chevy Blazer driven by James D. Stapleton, 40, Hays, was northbound on U.S. 183 seven miles south of Plainville.

The driver lost control on the icy road and was struck by a 2013 semi driven by Brock A. Adkinson, 36, Wichita.

Stapleton was transported to Hays Medical Center. Adkinson was not injured.

The KHP reported both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.