Topeka, KS (July 6, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a pileup collision in the Topeka area on Friday, July 5. The accident was reported on Interstate 70 EBG near SE 10th Street that afternoon around 3:51 p.m. Three vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
It was reported that a 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck and a 2023 Ford Bronco were headed eastbound on the interstate when a 2011 Nissan Murano merged into the pickup’s lane. The driver of the F-150, 24-year-old Connor William Sivils of Inman, had to change lanes to avoid crashing into the Nissan. The pickup then hit the blindspot of the Bronco, causing both of the vehicles to rotate. The driver of the Nissan, 23-year-old Kassie Elaine Adms of Meriden, then hit the Bronco.
The Bronco driver, 59-year-old Richard Ray Owings of Olathe, was not injured in the accident. His passenger, 79-year-old Glenda Grassmick of Longmont, CO, was hurt and transported to Stormfront Vail Hospital for treatment. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
Driving is a way of life in Kansas. Unfortunately, the longer you drive, the more likely you are to be involved in a serious collision. The Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book states that in 2021, there were 57,598 recorded auto accidents in the state of Kansas. A total of 424 people lost their lives in 381 fatal crashes that year, and 12,874 more were injured. In the United States alone, there are over six million reported auto accidents annually. It is always in your interest to speak with a lawyer. Managing the aftermath of a catastrophic crash on your own can be challenging, and you do not want to take any risks with your recovery. A competent Topeka personal injury lawyer will be ready to fight for your full recovery during this difficult time. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
