Junction City, KS (May 27, 2024) – On Sunday, May 26, four people were injured after a car accident in the Junction City area. The accident was reported on K-57 just north of the US-77 highway late that night around 8:16 p.m. Local reports indicated that a black 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and a red 2024 Toyota Rav4 SUV collided at the scene.
It was later revealed that Ledger J. Rose of Salina was heading west in the Chevy on K-57 when he failed to yield the right of way to the Toyota, driven by Haily N. Zuniga of Loveland, CO. Four occupants in the Rav4 were transported to a nearby hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. Ledger was later arrested for driving under the influence and failing to obey a yield sign. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
Car crashes remain Kansas’s primary source of death and serious injury, and someone is hurt and killed almost daily on the state’s roads. Every year, there are more than six million documented car accidents in the United States. On average, crashes result in about three million injuries and 40,000 fatalities. Approximately 90 percent of automobile accidents involve a driver error in some form. You can easily be left with life-changing injuries and substantial damages. You should speak with a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as you can to begin building your case and pursuing a complete recovery.
You will likely have a lot of questions without answers after a serious auto accident. A Junction City car crash lawyer will be able to help you pursue a strong claim for compensation. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case. Contact us today at 620-524-0080 to discuss your case with a competent attorney.
