Cherokee, KS (November 1, 2024) – A passenger was injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Cherokee area on Thursday, October 31. The accident took place on US-400 near KS-7 at around 4:45 p.m. Local reports revealed that 22-year-old Davis G. Davenport of Farlington was driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck heading northbound behind a 1992 Ford pickup truck.
The driver of the Ford, 37-year-old Francisco J. Molina-Medrano of Pittsburg, slowed to make a left turn at the intersection. The Chevy crashed into the back of the other pickup. Emergency crews were later dispatched to provide the necessary medical aid. A passenger in the Ford, 36-year-old Felix Baldemar-Gomez of Pittsburg, was injured and transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Joplin for treatment. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Crashes in Kansas
Certain types of crashes are hard to avoid. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated six percent of traffic fatalities each year involve rear-end impacts, making up one of the most common categories of car accidents in the United States. In fact, these crashes account for 28 percent of all reported crashes on average. Every year, there are over 1.7 million rear-end collisions on American roads. Approximately 1,700 people die, and 500,000 are injured as a result of rear-end crashes each year. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a collision, it’s important that you are ready to pursue a strong personal injury claim with the help of a trained attorney.
The decisions you make following a car crash are important. You do not want to find yourself a victim during this challenging time. A competent Cherokee car accident lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get the most out of your case.
