HAYS, Kan. – Two Graham County men were injured in an accident just before 10 a.m. Thursday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Chevy pickup driven by Ronald L. Keith, 52, Hill City, was eastbound on Interstate 70 five miles west of Hays.

The vehicle drove off the interstate into the ditch, going through a KDOT fence and striking an embankment.

Keith and a passenger Ronald T. Keith, 76, of Hill City, were transported to Hays Medical Center.

Ronald T. Keith died Thursday afternoon.

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