Mar 02, 2025

Kansas man hospitalized after paraglider crash into a field

Posted Mar 02, 2025 1:00 PM

MCPHERSON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Saturday in McPherson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 24-year-old Travis Lane Martin of Galva aboard a Vittorazi Paraglider in the area of 23rd Avenue and Overland Road. The paraglider crashed into a field.

EMS transported Martin to Wesley Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.  He was wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.