Overland Park, KS (March 22, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a vehicle collision in the Overland Park area on Thursday night, March 21. The accident was reported that night at around 9:20 p.m. on Interstate 35 SB near US-69. A 2009 Ford driven by 22-year-old Adiedra J. Cullors of Olathe was traveling southbound in the far lane when the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle.
The Ford braked and spun to the right where it sideswiped a 2018 Chevrolet driven by 18-year-old Javierre O. Robinson of Kansas City, MO. Both vehicles came to a stop on the right shoulder. Robinson and his passenger, 18-year-old Ny Riel N. Jones also of Kansas City, MO, was transported to AdventHealth Hospital for treatment. At this time, no additional information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Sideswipe Crashes in Kansas
You can never completely predict the actions of another driver, and you definitely can’t control what they do behind the wheel. It only takes one driver to veer across the road to hit you and cause a serious collision. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released data indicating that sideswipe collisions cause an estimated 27,000 injuries and 2,500 fatalities annually. Statistics also reveal that over 240,000 sideswipe collisions occur each year in the United States, accounting for around 7 percent of all fatal crashes in the country. A trained attorney will be able to help you during this difficult time to maximize your recovery.
You do not want to be on your own to handle your case. You will be going up against a large insurer that handles claims like yours every day. Only a qualified Overland Park personal injury lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of handling successful claims. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
