Ellsworth, KS (September 10, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a two-vehicle collision in the Ellsworth area on Monday, September 9. The crash was reported at the corner of KS-156 and KS-14 that afternoon, around 2:40 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling south on KS-14 as a 2000 Kenworth W900 was headed east on KS-156.
The driver of the Nissan, 69-year-old Londa D. Sanderson of Tulsa, OK, reportedly ran a stop sign at the intersection. The Kenworth, operated by 71-year-old Nicholas G. Meng of Cimmaron, crashed into the Pathfinder. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both drivers were transported by ambulance to Ellsworth County Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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 Collisions in Kansas
Recent statistics show that intersections can be dangerous places. Most of us will travel through a green light or stop sign without thinking twice, but the data shows that maybe we should be more cautious. When people don’t stop at stop signs and red lights, they are more likely to hit another car going the other way. About one-third of the 700,000 accidents that happen every year at stop-sign-controlled crossings result in injuries. In fact, intersection crashes are some of the worst possible. Most of the time, these accidents involve drivers who fail to yield. The numbers show that about half of all injury crashes and 20 percent of roadway fatalities occur at intersections. If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt in a crash, it is key that you are ready to fight for your legal rights by working closely with a competent Ellsworth car accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your full recovery. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
