Merriam, KS (September 10, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-vehicle collision outside of Merriam on Monday, September 9. The crash took place on Interstate 35 NB near Johnson Drive early that morning, around 8:46 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2005 Toyota Rav4 and a 2017 Toyota Rav4 were headed northbound on the interstate leading up to the incident.
The driver of the 2005 Toyota, 19-year-old Deborah Cheyenne Coblentz of Hutchinson, crashed into the back of the other vehicle, operated by 34-year-old Ronette Love Hoard of Shawnee. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide the necessary medical aid. Hoard was injured in the crash and transported by ambulance to University Health Truman Medical Center. At this time, no further information on the crash is available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
It is hard to know when you’re going to be hit from behind unless your eyes are glued to the rearview mirror. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that rear-end impacts are the most common type of accident in the United States. Many drivers aren’t paying attention to the road, so they can’t stop in time to avoid hitting the car in front of them. This shouldn’t be a surprise. About 1.7 million rear-end collisions happen on American roads every year. Drivers are distracted about 90 percent of the time when they hit another car from behind. More than 1,700 people die every year in rear-end collisions, and almost 85 percent of neck injuries happen when a driver hits the back of another car. It is key that you partner with a competent Merriam personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your claim. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping crash victims. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
