Park, KS (August 2, 2024) – On Thursday, August 2, there were reported injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Park area. The incident took place at the corner of N. 119th Street W. and K-96 that afternoon around 3:35 p.m. Local reports revealed that 34-year-old Lashanda Ann Hill of Wichita was traveling northbound on 119th Street in a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban as 45-year-old Lorenzo Barboza Escobedo of Hobb, NM, was headed east on the highway in a 2013 Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Local reports revealed that Hill failed to yield at a stop sign and both vehicles collided. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Hill was transported to Wesley Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. There was another occupant in the Chevy, but no updates on their condition have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Stop Sign Crashes in Kansas
In Kansas, there are several intersections that drivers cross on their daily trips. These areas are fairly dangerous, according to statistics. Many drivers run stop signs and red lights, which raises the possibility of colliding with an approaching car. There are documented injuries in around one-third of the 700,000 collisions at stop-sign-controlled crossings yearly. According to statistics, severe car accidents frequently occur near an intersection. The at-fault driver typically fails to yield the right-of-way. According to statistics, intersection crashes account for about half of all accidents in the nation that cause significant injuries and around 20 percent of traffic deaths, making them among the deadliest on the road. You may be able to pursue a full recovery after a crash by working closely with a competent Park car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for you. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
