Girard, KS (April 2, 2024) – A Frontenac man was killed following a two-vehicle crash in the Girard area on Monday, April 1. The deadly accident was reported that afternoon at around 3:41 p.m. on K-7 NB near mile marker 26. A 1988 Chevrolet Blazer driven by 74-year-old Terry L. Harper of Fronenac was traveling southbound on the highway at the time of the incident.
At the same time, a 1989 GMC pickup truck driven by 64-year-old Antonio Zamora Gallardo of Miami, OK, was backing out of a private driveway. Gallardo failed to yield and entered the path of the oncoming Chevy. Harper attempted to swerve to avoid the crash but hit the front corner of the GMC. Harper then over-corrected, causing his vehicle to overturn. Harper suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at the time. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Kansas Car Crashes
For most people in Kansas, driving is a way of life, but the road may be dangerous at times. There are a lot of serious collisions reported in the state, and every year, hundreds of people die on Kansas’s highways. 2021 was the fourth deadliest year for Kansas drivers in the past decade. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) released data showing that 381 fatal crashes occurred that year, leaving 424 people dead. Additional data reveals that 12,871 injury crashes occurred in the state, which added up to a total of 17,476 injuries. In Kansas, alcohol played a part in almost 2,100 accidents that year. Being prepared to take legal action by working with an experienced attorney is essential if you or someone you love is injured in an automobile accident.
It is important that you are ready to take action after a serious crash. A Girard car crash lawyer is here to help. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
