Fredonia, KS (June 20, 2024) – Two people were injured after a collision in the Fredonia area on Wednesday, June 19. The incident took place on US-400 near K-39 that afternoon around 3:50 p.m. Local reports revealed that 20-year-old Zachary R. Leiker of Pittsburg was traveling southbound on the highway in a 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck.
For unknown reasons, Leiker crossed the center line and into oncoming traffic. A 2016 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 73-year-old Marian K. Rice of Arden, NC. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Leiker was transported by ambulance to Freeman Hospital in Joplin for treatment. Rice was hospitalized at St. Francis Health System in Tulsa. 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.
Center Line Accidents in Kansas
Kansas is a state with many long two-lane roads. If you cross the centerline, you are at risk of entering the path of an oncoming motor vehicle. You can crash head-on with another driver. It is known that head-on collisions are some of the most devastating types of crashes, contributing to more than 10 percent of deadly crashes despite making up fewer than two percent of reported traffic accidents nationwide. When drivers fail to pay attention to their surroundings and veer into oncoming traffic, they are known to cause serious collisions. If you or someone close to you is hurt due to the actions of a reckless driver, it is key that you are ready to get the most out of your case by working closely with a competent lawyer.
Your future is too important to leave your recovery to chance. A competent Fredonia car accident lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to protect your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your personal injury claim.
