Atchison, KS (June 24, 2024) – A passenger was hurt following a two-vehicle crash in the Atchison area on Sunday, June 23. The accident was reported at the intersection of 8th Street and Atchison Street that afternoon, around 4:05 p.m. Local reports revealed that 52-year-old Partha Chowdhury of Blue Springs, MO, was headed westbound in a 2016 Toyota Camry at the time of the crash.
At the same time, 47-year-old Clinton Ellerman of Atchison was traveling south on 8th Street in a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. It was revealed that Chowdhury failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with the GMC. The Toyota then left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole. A passenger in the Sierra, 44-year-old Jamie Goodpasture of Atchison, was injured in the crash. The victim was transported to Amberwell Hospital for treatment. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Stop Sign Crashes in Kansas
Kansas drivers travel through numerous intersections every day as a part of their everyday commutes. However, while commonplace on the road, statistics show that intersections can be extremely dangerous. In most related accidents, the at-fault driver fails to give the right-of-way. Intersection crashes are among the worst on the road, accounting for around 20 percent of traffic fatalities and nearly half of accidents resulting in serious injuries nationwide. Many drivers run stop signs or red lights, which can result in their colliding with an oncoming car. Injuries are reported in around one-third of the 700,000 collisions that occur annually at stop-sign-controlled crossings.
If you or a loved one is unjustly injured in a car accident, you need to be prepared to stand up for your legal rights and collaborate closely with an experienced Atchinson car accident lawyer. Discuss your case with the legal team at Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080. We are here to support you during this time.
