Newton, KS (September 27, 2024) – A driver was injured after a two-vehicle collision in the Newton area on Tuesday, September 24. The incident took place on K-96 near Spencer Road at around 5:42 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2021 Ford Ranger pickup truck and a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze were traveling eastbound on the highway at the time of the impact.
The driver of the Chevy, 63-year-old Tonya Marie Buche of Sedwick, slowed down to make a turn onto Spencer Road. The other driver, 20-year-old Jaden Malachi Taylor of El Dorado, failed to slow down and hit the back of the Cruze. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene. Buche was injured and transported by ambulance to Wesley Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Kansas Rear-end Collisions
Rear-end collisions happen nearly every day on American roads. It’s hard to know if you’ll be hit from behind by a reckless motorist unless you have your eyes locked on the rearview mirror. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions accounted for 32.5 percent of all car accidents in a recent year, and these crashes contribute to 7.1 percent of traffic fatalities and 31.1 percent of injuries on average. These collisions are usually caused by careless or distracted drivers who are unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the car ahead of them. You should be prepared to work closely with an experienced legal team to develop a compelling claim for compensation.
You are owed compensation if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt by a reckless driver, You need to be sure that you can fight for the full recovery you are owed by working closely with a competent Newton car accident lawyer. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
