RUSSELL- A Kansas teen was injured in an accident just before 5p.m. on Thursday in Russell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Dodge Ram driven by Nicklas E. Pruter, 40, Natoma, was northbound on U.S. 281 just north of Luray.

The truck’s left front tire on blew out. The pickup crossed the centerline and struck a southbound 1986 GMC pickup driven by Tristian M. Brammer, 17, Lucas.

Brammer was transported to the Osborne County Hospital

Pruter was not injured. Both drivers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.