Concordia, KS (October 21, 2024) – There were multiple injuries reported after a two-vehicle collision in the Concordia area on Sunday, October 20. The crash took place on US-81 near Gold Road at around 6:11 p.m. Local reports revealed that 44-year-old Michaela M. Lopez of Fairbury, NE was driving a 2018 Dodge Caravan headed northbound on the highway behind a 1995 Ford F-350 pickup truck driven by 65-year-old Charles Hansen of Concordia.
For unknown reasons, Lopez hit the back of the truck in the right lane. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Lopez and two juvenile occupants in the Dodge were injured in the impact. An 11-year-old was transported by ambulance to North Central Kansas Medical Center for additional treatment. No other injuries were reported in the collision. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available.
Our thoughts are with Michaela M. Lopez, the injured victims, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Rear-end Crashes
You never know when a careless or distracted driver will hit you from behind. Rear-end collisions are incredibly common. In the United States, there are more than 1.7 million rear-end accidents reported every year, making up one of the most commonly reported crash types in the nation. Around 1,700 people die and 500,000 are hurt every year in more than 2 million cases of rear-end collisions. People who are hit from behind often get whiplash and spinal cord injuries, which can make life extremely difficult. You need to be ready to work closely with a skilled law team to get the most out of your recovery.
Your ability to lead a normal life can be at risk after a serious crash. You do not want to put your recovery at risk by putting it in the hands of a trained Concordia car accident lawyer. The competent legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for the recovery you are owed. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
