Thayer, KS (August 18, 2024) – Two people were injured following a two-vehicle collision in the Thayer area on Saturday, August 17. The crash took place on US-169 NB near K-47 that afternoon around 12:36 p.m. Local sources indicated that Deneise L. Claxton of Mustang, OK was headed north in a 2009 Lexus passenger vehicle while a 2018 Ford Explorer was stopped at the intersection.
Claxton reportedly failed to yield to the Ford and crashed into the passenger side. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The driver of the Ford, 47-year-old Kelly J. Rhoades of Topeka, and her passenger, 69-year-old Ruth E. Henderson of Palmer, were injured in the collision. Both parties were taken to Neosho Memorial Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the collision 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.
Kansas Intersection Crashes
We all go through traffic lights, stop signs, and crossroads when we drive. Most of us don’t think twice about going with a green light. However, maybe we should. Intersections are responsible for around 25 percent of traffic fatalities and 50 percent of all traffic injuries in the United States, and statistics show that an estimated 36 percent of automobile collisions occur at intersections. Unfortunately, more than half of fatal or injury collisions take place at crossroads. Approximately 2.5 million intersection accidents are reported each year, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). You must be able to protect your legal rights after a serious auto accident by working closely with a trained legal team.
It can be difficult to process the aftermath of a serious crash on your own. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a competent Thayer car accident lawyer to make sure your legal rights are secured. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
