Belle Plaine Twp, KS (June 24, 2024) – There were multiple injuries after a collision in the area of Belle Plaine Township on Sunday, June 23. The incident was reported at the corner of E. 120th Avenue and N. Hillside Road that afternoon around 12:50 p.m. It was reported that 43-year-old Angelica W. Morris of Rose Hill was headed eastbound on 120th in a 2023 Chrysler 300 at the time of the crash.
Morris reportedly failed to yield the right of way and collided with a 2018 Dodge Caravan driven by Chace B. Moeder of Belle Plaine. Both vehicles sustained significant damage in the impact. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Both drivers were injured in the crash. Morris and her passenger, 36-year-old Nicholas K. Neal of Wichita, were transported by ambulance to Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital for treatment. No further 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 Angelica W. Morris, Nicholas K. Neal, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Kansas
Most of us do not think twice about entering an intersection. When you think about it, you are essentially entering the path of an oncoming vehicle. Even if you have a green light or the right of way, you can still be hit by a driver. Many motorists fail to follow traffic lights and signs, causing life-changing car crashes in the process. An estimated 40 percent of auto accidents nationwide take place at intersections. The majority of these crashes involve drivers who fail to yield the right of way. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you need to be ready to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a qualified Belle Plaine Township personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080 to see what we can do to help.
