Wichita, KS (June 19, 2024) – Two people were injured after a crash in the Wichita area on Tuesday, June 18. The incident was reported on K-96 near West Street that night around 5:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that 29-year-old Candace Peaches Gallegos Serna of Wichita was driving a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer when she entered the highway.
Serna failed to see another vehicle traveling in the second lane. Serna had to take evasive action to avoid hitting the other car and lost control of the Mercury. The Mountaineer entered the south ditch where it rolled several times before coming to a rest on its roof. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both Serna and her passenger, 19-year-old Yasmin Guadalupe Albada of Wichita, were hurt and transported via ambulance to Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital for treatment. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Kansas Car Accidents
In Kansas, driving is a way of life, but there is always a potential that you could be hurt by a reckless driver when traveling on the road. Every year, there are over six million car accidents reported in the United States, resulting in an average of over 40,000 fatalities and two million permanent injuries. Over 57,000 auto accidents were reported in the state of Kansas in 2021, with a total of 381 fatal wrecks claiming the lives of 424 people and injuring almost 12,000 more. In order to build a compelling case for recovery, you should always consult with a respected Kansas law firm if you intend to pursue a thorough compensation claim. Your lawyer will be able to help you through the complicated claims process to make sure your case is handled properly at every stage. If you are ready to get to work on your claim, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
