Kansas City, KS (August 22, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 21, there were reported injuries after a multi-vehicle accident in the Kansas City area. The collision was reported that night around 5:10 p.m. on Interstate 35 SB near 18th Street. Local reports revealed that a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, a 2013 Toyota Camry, and another vehicle were traveling southbound at the time of the impact.
For unknown reasons, there was an abrupt stop in traffic on the interstate. This caused the driver of the Chrysler, 30-year-old Hannah Grace Bercel of Kansas City, MO, to crash into the back of the Toyota, driven by 47-year-old Jason Dwayne Young of Overland Park, which then hit the back of the third vehicle. The third driver fled the scene. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched, and Young was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center by ambulance for treatment of sustained injuries. 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.
Car Accidents in Kansas
You never know when or if an automobile accident will leave you with life-changing injuries. In an accident, it just takes a few seconds to suffer permanent injuries, and drivers in Kansas are notorious for their reckless driving. Statistics show that car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury, both here in Kansas and across the United States. Three million people are injured in around six million car crashes that are recorded in the United States each year. About 40,000 people lose their lives as a result of driving each year. You must work closely with a skilled legal team to defend your legal rights following a serious collision.
It only takes a few seconds to be seriously hurt in a crash. The steps you take after the fact are important. You must be ready to fight for your full recovery by working closely with a competent Kansas City personal injury lawyer. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
