Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information from the Mercedes Police Department. 

A 21-year-old driver was airlifted to a local hospital Wednesday morning following a one-vehicle rollover crash in Mercedes, according to the Mercedes Police Department. 

At about 8:53 a.m., officers responded to the crash on the 3900 block of West Frontage Road. 

Police say a 21-year-old man was ejected and sustained serious injuries. 

He was airlifted to a nearby hospital. 

Traffic was backed up for several miles as police worked to clear the wreckage.