Wakarusa, KS (May 23, 2024) – A woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in the Wakarusa area on Wednesday, May 22. The accident occurred that evening at the crossing of US-59 and N. 1200 Road late that evening around 9 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2012 Acura and a 2019 Buick Envision collided at the scene.
It was later reported that the 30-year-old Lawrence woman driving the Acura entered the intersection with a red light attempting to turn northbound onto 1200 Road when she collided with the Buick, which had a green light at the time of the crash. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid. The driver of the Acura was taken to a Topeka-area hospital to treat sustained injuries. Three juveniles in the Acura, the 87-year-old Baldwin City man driving the Buick, and a passenger in the Buick were all evaluated and provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel, no other hospitalizations were reported. The local law enforcement officials have an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Kansas
According to the AAA Foundation, running a red light accounts for 28 percent of deadly intersection crashes yearly. Statistics show that passengers or occupants of other vehicles made up over half of these fatalities. A total of 1,109 persons lost their lives in collisions involving red light running in 2021. Pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other cars struck by red-light runners made up half of the fatalities. The same year, crashes involving red-light runners resulted in an estimated 127,000 injuries. It is interesting to note that while 28 percent of drivers admitted to running a red light in the past 30 days, almost 86 percent of drivers think that doing so is extremely dangerous. It can be difficult to manage your recovery after a serious crash. A competent Wakarusa car accident lawyer at Bretz Injury Law is here to help. Contact us today at 620-524-0080.
