(KAIR)--A 72-year-old Atchison man required a trip to the hospital following a two vehicle crash early Monday evening, in the 400 block of South U.S. Highway 73, in Atchison.

According to a release from Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, the crash happened when Gary Bewley, behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander, was exiting a parking lot, located on the east side of the highway. As he did, a northbound Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Atchison resident Walter Pierce, collided with Bewley's SUV, leaving Bewley injured.

He was transported to Atchison Amberwell, by Atchison County EMS, for examination.

Pierce was not hurt.

The crash happened shortly after 5:00 Monday evening.