Illinois, KS (July 3, 2024) – Two men were injured after a vehicle collision in the town of Illinois on Tuesday, July 2. The accident was reported early that morning around 9 a.m. at the crossing of K-42 and S. 183rd Street. It was reported that two vehicles collided after a driver ran a stop sign at the intersection.
One of the vehicles involved was hauling hay bales on a trailer. The drivers were identified as two men in their 60s. Both parties suffered injuries. Emergency crews were dispatched to provide the necessary aid. One of the crash victims was treated at the scene by attending medical personnel, and the at-fault driver was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
Stop Sign Collisions in Kansas
Drivers in Kansas pass through a lot of intersections during their everyday commutes. However, we should probably be more cautious when doing so. Statistics show that intersections are a common site for serious auto accidents. In most cases, the driver who is at fault does not yield the right-of-way. Intersection collisions are among the worst on the road, and statistics show that they cause almost half of all accidents in the country that result in serious injuries and around 20 percent of traffic fatalities. Many motorists cross red lights or stop signs, which increases the risk of them colliding with an oncoming vehicle. Roughly one-third of the 700,000 crashes at stop-sign-controlled crossings each year result in reported injuries. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a collision, you should partner with a trusted Illinois car accident lawyer to pursue the strongest case possible. If you are ready to get to work on your claim, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
