One taken to hospital after single-vehicle accident

A 48-year-old Lawrence man was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sunday morning after being injured in a single-vehicle accident.

According to Lawrence Police Sgt. Susan Hadl, the accident occurred just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of Monterey Way. The man was believed to have been driving southbound on Monterey Way, traveling above the speed limit.

The vehicle drifted left of center and left the roadway on the east side of the street. Hadl said the vehicle became airborne and struck a fence, shed, tree and eventually a trailer before coming to a stop.

Hadl said the man’s injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

Police are investigating the use of alcohol as a possible factor in the incident.