Garden City, KS (August 3, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Garden City area on Friday, August 2. The crash occurred at the intersection of K-156 and Kansas Avenue that afternoon around 1:10 p.m. Local reports revealed that 19-year-old Cesar A. Saldivar-Esparza of Garden City was traveling eastbound in a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander on Kansas as 68-year-old James L. Smith of Garden City was headed west on Kansas in a 2012 Ford Mustang.
Saldivar-Esparza attempted to make a left turn onto K-156 and entered the path of the oncoming Mustang. Both vehicles collided, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid. Smith was transported by ambulance to St. Catherine in Garden City for the treatment of sustained injuries. 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.
Left Turn Accidents in Kansas
When driving, we all have to share the road, and you never know what someone else could do when they get behind the wheel. Nationwide, left turns often result in serious auto accidents. All over the nation, left-turn crashes have a major impact on overall roadway safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), intersections account for 36 percent of all auto accidents and are the scene of over 480,000 left-hand turn collisions. You may be able to achieve a full recovery after a crash by working closely with a competent legal team.
The road to recovery can be long and difficult on your own. You must be ready to pursue a full recovery by working closely with a trained Garden City personal injury lawyer. Your ability to achieve a full recovery can be at risk, and it is always in your best interests to work with a competent legal team. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
