Belle Plaine, KS (August 5, 2024) – On Sunday, August 4, a woman was killed after a wrong-way collision outside of Belle Plaine. The deadly accident was reported on the Kansas Turnpike late that night around 6 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2024 Toyota Crown driven by a 45-year-old Iowa man exited the Belle Plaine service area and entered the roadway traveling north in the southbound lanes.
The wrong-way driver collided head-on with a 2013 Ford Explorer driven by 36-year-old Colby Choate of Marshall, OK. The impact caused the Ford to overturn. The Explorer then hit two other vehicles following the initial crash. The Iowa man driving the Toyota Crown was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries were reported in the collision. The roadway was closed in both directions while emergency responders were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Wrong-Way Crashes in Kansas
Drivers who travel into oncoming traffic are an active threat to others on the road. This can easily cause a head-on crash, one of the most lethal types of auto accidents. Although head-on accidents account for less than two percent of all crashes in the country, they are believed to be the cause of 10 percent of traffic fatalities. In the United States, there were over 5,000 documented head-on crashes last year. If a loved one is killed in a deadly head-on accident, you need to be ready to protect your legal rights. The majority of wrong-way crashes involve some level of intoxication. If someone close to you is unfairly killed by a reckless driver, you need to partner with a qualified Belle Plaine wrongful death lawyer to pursue a strong case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
