Abilene, KS (May 11, 2024) – On Friday, May 10, three people were injured after a rear-end collision in the Abilene area. The incident was reported on K-15 near Buckeye Avenue that afternoon around 12:53 p.m. Local reports revealed that two vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of the crash.
26-year-old Weston Scott Grant of Longford was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pickup slowing to make a turn when he was rear-ended by a 2020 Chevy Silverado truck operated by 35-year-old Brandon Alan Bruggman of Abilene. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Grant and his passenger, 44-year-old Steven Ray Marston of Abilene, were transported to Abilene Memorial Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. Bruggman was also hurt and treated at the scene. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end accidents accounted for 32.5 percent of all motor vehicle collisions in a recent year. Rear-end impacts are among the most often recorded crashes on American roads, accounting for 7.1 percent of all accident fatalities and 31.1 percent of all traffic injuries. The majority of the time, irresponsible or distracted drivers who are unable to stop in time are to blame for these collisions. In collaboration with an experienced attorney, you might be able to seek loss compensation if you or a loved one is injured in an accident.
Your very way of life can be on the line after a serious car accident. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a qualified Abilene car accident lawyer. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case to defend your right to compensation. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get to work on your claim with the help of a talented lawyer.
