FRANKLIN COUNTY — A Thompsonville man was involved in a single-vehicle traffic crash around 7:40 Tuesday morning on Number 9 Blacktop near McClerren Road in Thompsonville.

Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says the man was driving west on Number 9 Blacktop and failed to negotiate a curve. He drove of the roadway striking several trees. The vehicle sustained major damage.

The man had major injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital.

The accident remains under investigation. No further details are available at this time.