Drum Creek, KS (June 27, 2024) – Three people were injured after a head-on collision in the Drum Creek area on Wednesday, June 26. The incident was reported that afternoon around 1:12 p.m. at the intersection of US-160 and County Road 4500. Local reports revealed that a 46-year-old woman from Parsons was driving a 2018 Ford F150 pickup truck eastbound on the highway at the time of the crash.
At the same time, a 38-year-old man from Branson, MO, was driving a 2004 Toyota Highlander westbound. Local reports revealed that the Ford failed to stop as a vehicle in front of it was stopping. The pickup veered into westbound traffic and collided with the oncoming Highlander. The driver of the F-150 was transported to a hospital in Missouri in serious condition. The driver of the Toyota was also hospitalized at a Missouri hospital in serious condition. A passenger in the vehicle was also hurt and hospitalized for treatment. No further information on the crash 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.
Head-on Collisions in Kansas
In Kansas, driving is a way of life, and reckless driving is commonplace. Serious car accidents happen regularly on the state’s roads, but some types of crashes are more likely to cause serious or even fatal injuries. When two cars traveling in opposite directions collide, it is known as a head-on collision. For obvious reasons, these are more likely to be fatal. Head-on collisions cause thousands of fatalities every year and, on average, account for 10 percent of all catastrophes, despite making up less than 2 percent of all reported crashes in the United States. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a collision, you should consult with a Drum Creek car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
