Eudora, KS (August 19, 2024) – There were multiple injuries after a three-car crash in the Eudora area on Sunday, August 18. The accident took place on K-10 near N. 1400 Road early that morning around 1:53 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 20-year-old Shawnee man was driving a Chrysler 300 when he rear-ended a Lexus IS driven by a 37-year-old man with a 19-year-old passenger in his vehicle.
The Chrysler was then hit by a 20-year-old woman driving a Honda Accord. There were four passengers in the Accord. Two of them, a 19-year-old man and a woman, were transported by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. Three others were also injured and provided aid at the scene. No updates on the accident are 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.
Car Accidents in Kansas
Driving is an essential daily activity in Kansas, so it makes sense that auto accidents remain the leading cause of death and serious injury in the state. According to the Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book, there were 281 fatal car crashes in the state as of 2021 out of the over 57,000 recorded collisions. That year, there were 12,000 crashes with injuries. According to statistics, there are around six million car crashes reported in the United States each year, with an average of over three million injuries and tens of thousands of fatalities. In the event of a catastrophic car accident, you must be certain that you can defend your legal rights by working closely with a competent legal team.
It can be hard to get the most out of your case when you pursue a recovery alone after a serious collision. It is key that you have an Eudora personal injury lawyer on your side to make sure your legal rights are protected. Call Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
