Kansas City, KS (October 16, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Kansas City area on Tuesday, October 15. The accident took place on Interstate 635 NB south of State Avenue at around 12:34 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup truck and a 2013 Chrysler 200 were traveling northbound on the interstate when the driver of the Dodge, 29-year-old Pedro Luis Calderon of Kansas City, stopped due to slowing traffic.
The driver of the Chrysler, 45-year-old Phillip Castleberry of Kansas City, failed to stop and crashed into the back of the pickup. Emergency crews were later dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Both drivers were transferred by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with Pedro Luis Calderon, Phillip Castleberry, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
Rear-end crashes take place daily in the United States. You can’t be sure that a careless driver won’t hit you from behind unless you keep your eyes on the rearview mirror. Based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 32.5 percent of all car accidents in a recent year involved rear-end impacts. On average, 7.1 percent of road deaths and 31.1 percent of injuries were rear-end crashes. People who aren’t paying attention or are careless are usually to blame. Rear-end collisions contribute to many neck and spinal cord injuries nationwide. You should be ready to work closely with a team of experienced lawyers to build a strong compensation claim.
It’s never easy to manage the aftermath of a serious car accident. You should work closely with a trained Kansas City car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for you. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
