Norton, KS (October 31, 2024) – There were multiple injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Norton area on Wednesday, October 30. The accident took place at the crossing of Valley Vista Avenue and Woods Drive at around 4:55 p.m. Local reports revealed that 70-year-old Mary J. Johnston or Norton was headed southbound in a 1990 Chevrolet C 1500 on Valley Vista Avenue.
The Chevy entered the intersection and was hit by a 2005 Mercury Montego driven by a 16-year-old from Norton. The Chevy came to a rest on the southeast curb facing southeast. The Mercury also came to a rest facing southeast. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The driver and passenger of the Mercury and Johnston were all injured and transported by ambulance to Norton County Hospital for treatment. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with Mary J. Johnston, the injured victims, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Intersection Accidents
Statistics show that intersections have an increased risk of a crash. Many drivers violate red lights and stop signs, increasing the risk of colliding with an oncoming vehicle. About one-third of the 700,000 accidents at stop-sign-controlled crossings each year result in documented injuries. Statistics show that serious car accidents usually happen close to an intersection. In most cases, the driver who is at fault fails to yield the right-of-way. Intersection crashes rank among the deadliest on the road since they cause over half of all accidents in the country that result in serious injuries and nearly 20 percent of traffic fatalities. If someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a trucking accident, you must be able to partner with a skilled Norton personal injury lawyer to pursue a full and fair recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case to protect your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
