Wichita, KS (November 15, 2024) – There were serious injuries reported after an auto accident in the Wichita area on Thursday, November 14. The collision took place on KS-96 near 151st Street that night around 8:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that 31-year-old Taylor P. Fulgham of Wichita was stopped facing south on 151st Street in a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro as 63-year-old Glenn O. Green of Hutchinson was headed west on the highway in a 2024 Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Reports from the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) revealed that Fulgham entered the intersection, and both vehicles collided. Both cars came to a rest in the median of the highway. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Fulgham was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries, and Green was treated at the scene. No additional information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident 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.
Car Accidents in Kansas
In Kansas, most individuals drive a car almost every day. A staggering 35,766 people died in automobile crashes on American roadways in 2020. Amazingly, 5,250,837 crashes were recorded nationwide in that year, and 3,593,390 of those accidents ended in injury, with 3,621,681 causing property damage. According to statistics, intoxicated drivers were responsible for 13,695 deaths, or nearly 35 percent of all fatal car crashes. Following a significant collision, you might be able to pursue a complete recovery claim by working with an experienced legal team to get the most out of your case.
Your very way of life can be at risk after a serious crash, and the steps you take to achieve a full recovery are crucial. It is important that you have a qualified Overland Park car accident lawyer on your side at every stage of your case. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping crash victims pursue successful personal injury claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.