Kansas City, KS (October 19, 2024) – There were multiple injuries reported after a pileup crash in the Kansas City area on Friday, October 18. The accident took place on Interstate 635 SB near Interstate 70 at around 4:51 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2016 Subaru Outback, a 2003 Honda Accord, a 2017 Nissan Rogue, and a 2013 Toyota Corolla were all traveling southbound on the interstate at the time of the crash.
The traffic came to a standstill, causing a chain-reaction crash where the teenage driver of the Subaru collided with the Honda, driven by 25-year-old Karla J. Garcia of Kansas City. This pushed the Honda into the back of the Nissan, driven by 27-year-old Chase A. Collins, which then hit the back of the Corolla, driven by 34-year-old Jimena Garcia-Jimenez of Kansas City. Emergency crews were later sent to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The teen driver, Garcia, Collins, and a passenger in the Honda, 20-year-old Isaac Nolina of Kansas City, were injured. The teen driver was taken to Advent Health Hospital, while Garcia and Nolina were transported to the Kansas University Medical Center for treatment. No further information on the crash is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.
Our thoughts are with Karla J. Garcia, Chase A. Collins, Isaac Nolina, the injured victim, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
Rear-end crashes are common on American roads, and these collisions often result in chain-reaction impacts involving multiple vehicles. In the United States, there are more than 1.7 million rear-end collisions every year. Statistics show that not paying attention is the cause of more than 87 percent of rear-end accidents. Every year, thousands of people are killed in rear-end collisions. These crashes contribute to nearly two-thirds of all major injuries and eight percent of all neck injuries. Almost 18 percent of rear-end accidents happen when a car is not moving.
After a negligent driver has hurt you, do not hesitate to consult with a trained Kansas City personal injury lawyer at Bretz Injury Law. Our legal team will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning your life-changing crash during a free consultation. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
