Basehor, KS (September 22, 2024) – On Friday, September 20, a three-vehicle crash in the Basehor area ended in confirmed injuries. The collision was reported early that morning around 6:33 a.m. on US-24 near 178th Street. Local reports revealed that a 2022 Kia Sportage and a 2012 Toyota Rav4 were traveling eastbound in the first lane at the time of the accident.
The driver of the Kia, 33-year-old David K. Scarborough of Kayenta, AZ, hit the back of the Toyota, driven by 60-year-old Carrie J. Simpson of Tonganoxie. The Sportage then crossed the grassy median where it struck a westbound 2001 Chevrolet Suburban driven by 65-year-old Michael J. Martindale of Kansas City. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Simpson was injured and transported to Providence Medical Center for treatment. No other injuries were reported in the crash. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Car Accidents
There is always a chance of a crash any time you hit the road, and you never really know what another driver will do behind the wheel. Kansas drivers are known for being reckless on the road, and nearly 350 people are killed annually on the state’s roads. That means someone is killed almost every day in a Kansas car accident. A crash is reported somewhere in the state almost every nine minutes on average, and more than 19,000 people are hurt annually on the state’s roads. It is important that you pursue a strong claim for compensation after a crash by working closely with a trained legal team. A competent Basehor personal injury lawyer will be ready to fight for the full and fair compensation you are owed in the event of a life-changing auto accident. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
