Cunningham, KS (June 6, 2024) – Multiple people were injured after a driver failed to yield at a stop sign in the Cunningham area on Thursday, June 5. The incident was reported at the corner of SW 170th Avenue and SW 90th Street late that night around 8:45 p.m. Local reports indicated that a 2013 Chevrolet Impala was traveling west on the 90th as a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling south on the 170th.
The driver of the Impala, a 17-year-old from Nashville, failed to yield at a stop sign and crashed into the driver’s side of the Traverse. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render the necessary aid to the involved parties. The driver of the Impala was transported by ambulance to Pratt Regional Hospital for treatment, and the driver of the Traverse, 34-year-old Kayla D. Adams of Medicine Lodge, was transferred to Wesley Medical Center 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 victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Stop Sign Crashes in Kansas
Every time you pull into an intersection, you are potentially putting yourself in the path of an oncoming vehicle. Drivers frequently cross intersections without stopping for oncoming vehicles. When driving a car, nobody can ever predict what another person will do. According to the most recent crash statistics, intersections account for almost 40 percent of all auto crashes, making them one of the most common locations for serious collisions. Intersections are thought to be the scene of 20 percent of traffic fatalities and 50 percent of collisions resulting in significant injuries. An estimated 33 percent of the 700,000 collisions at stop sign-controlled crossings reported each year result in injuries. If you or someone close to you is hurt by a reckless driver, you should consult with a trained Cunningham personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
