Delaware, KS (August 5, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Delaware area on Sunday, August 4. The collision was reported at the corner of KS-5 and 119th Street that afternoon around 2:47 p.m. Local reports indicated that 66-year-old Reiko L. Schroff of Kearney, MO was driving a 2010 Toyota Tacoma traveling westbound on 119th turning northbound onto KS-5 at the time of the crash.
At the same time, 65-year-old Richard Allen Coons of Platte City, MO was driving north on the highway in a 1998 Harley Davidson FLS motorcycle. The Toyota entered the path of the oncoming rider, and the motorcycle crashed into the back of the Tacoma. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene. Coons and his passenger, 68-year-old Kimberly Kay Heath of Kansas City, MO, were injured and transported by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Hospital for treatment. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Collisions in Kansas
Here in Kansas, motorcycling is an established pastime, and even the most experienced riders are aware of the significant risk of an accident. Motorcyclists are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal crashes in the nation. Riders are approximately 28 times more likely to die in an accident and are four times more likely to get a major injury than someone in a passenger car. Motorcycles make up less than three percent of all registered automobiles in the country, yet they are believed to be involved in roughly 14 percent of traffic deaths. Recovering from severe injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident can be challenging. You can work closely with a competent Delaware motorcycle accident lawyer to pursue a strong claim for recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your full recovery. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
