Junction City, KS (October 2, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a car accident in the area of Junction City on Tuesday, October 1. The accident was reported that morning around 10:35 a.m. at the corner of K-57 and K-44. Local reports indicated that a 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by 29-year-old Lashawndra T. Mollice Smith of Wichita Falls, TX was traveling northbound on K-57 at the time of the impact.
At the same time, 42-year-old Johnny R. Gibson of Enterprise was headed south in a 2022 Ford F-150 pickup truck. For unknown reasons, Smith failed to yield at the intersection and collided with the oncoming pickup. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Smith and Gibson were both hurt in the crash and were transported to Stormont Vail Hospital in Junction City for the treatment of sustained injuries. No one else was hurt by the impact. No further information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
Any time you’re on the road, there’s always a chance of an accident, and you can’t be sure what someone will do behind the wheel People who drive in Kansas are known for being negligent, and every year, about 350 people are killed on the state’s roads. That means a car crash kills someone almost every day in Kansas, and a crash takes place nearly every nine minutes on average. Statistics show that more than 19,000 people are hurt every year on the state’s roads. If you want to make a good claim for compensation after an accident, you should work closely with a trained legal team. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a competent Junction City personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
