(KNZA)--A Hiawatha man was seriously injured July 2 in a crash on U.S. 73 Highway that authorities say involved an attempted U-turn.

According to a release from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, dispatch received a report around 7:40 that morning regarding an injury accident near U.S. Highway 73 and 170th Road.

Merchant says 74-year-old James Spicer, of Hiawatha, was driving a pickup southbound on the highway and, as he attempted to turn around, collided with a southbound sedan carrying two Hiawatha residents including the driver, 86-year-old Gary Shefferd, and his passenger, Karen Shefferd.

Both were taken to Amberwell Hiawatha by ambulance, where Karen Shefferd was treated and released. Gary Shefferd was transported by ambulance to the University of Kansas Medical Center for treatment of what Merchant identified as serious injuries.

According to Merchant, Spicer refused medical treatment at the scene and was cited for an illegal U-turn.

Merchant credits Town and Country, Squad 48, Horton Fire, and Horton PD for their assistance at the scene.