Kansas City, KS (August 5, 2024) – A driver was hurt after a two-vehicle collision in the Kansas City area on Sunday, August 4. The crash took place on Interstate 670 near Interstate 70 early that morning around 5:50 a.m. Local reports revealed that an unknown vehicle and a 2013 Ford Edge were traveling westbound in an unknown lane at the time of the crash.
The unknown vehicle sideswiped the Ford, causing the Edge to crash into the barrier wall on both sides of the interstate several times before coming to a stop on an unknown shoulder. The other driver fled the scene. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The driver of the Ford, 34-year-old Abigail T. Soto of Leavenworth, was transported by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Sideswipe Collisions in Kansas
You never really know what another driver will do behind the wheel. Sideswipe accidents are common, and many of us see drivers changing lanes and driving carelessly around the state. Accidents known as sideswipes happen when a driver sideswipes another car traveling in the same direction. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted research that reveals that approximately 242,000 sideswipe collisions are reported in the United States annually. Over 2,500 people lost their lives and 27,000 were injured in these accidents. Getting back on your feet following a catastrophic car accident is not easy. You should be ready to partner with a qualified lawyer to pursue a strong compensation claim.
The road to recovery can be difficult after a serious car accident. You can pursue a claim for compensation with the help of an Overland Park car accident lawyer at Bretz Injury Law by contacting our offices today at 620-524-0080. You will be glad you did.
