Colby, KS (September 23, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-car collision in the Colby area on Sunday, September 22. The accident occurred at the corner of 4th Street and Range Avenue early that morning, around 9:47 a.m. Local reports indicated that 54-year-old Melvin D. Gilley of Burlington, CO, headed eastbound in a 2015 GMC Sierra on 4th Street as 40-year-old Lucas Santos of Colby was traveling north in a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu on Range Avenue.
As Gilley approached the intersection, he moved into the far right lane to make a turn. He failed to stop at a red light and entered the intersection where the GMC hit the oncoming Chevy. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. A passenger in the GMC, 54-year-old Nancy K. Gilley of Burlington, CO, was injured and transported to Colby Medical Center for treatment. No further information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Red Light Accidents
Intersections are dangerous locations on the road. Many drivers fail to follow signs and traffic signals, causing serious crashes in the process. Nearly 28 percent of fatal intersection accidents are caused by drivers who ignore red lights, according to data from the AAA Foundation. More than half of these deaths involved victims outside of the car that ran the light. A total of 1,109 people died in red-light running accidents in 2021, and nearly half of the deaths were in other cars, pedestrians, or cyclists. About 127,000 people were hurt in accidents involving people who ran red lights that year. You can partner with a competent Colby personal injury lawyer to pursue a strong claim for compensation after a crash to make sure your legal rights are upheld. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law to get started on your case. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
