Garden City, KS (February 28, 2024) – A high-speed chase on Monday, February 26, ended in a crash with injuries in the Garden City area. The accident took place at the corner of Center Street and Kansas Avenue. Local reports indicated that authorities responded to an aggravated assault involving 18-year-old Israel Rios at the 3300 block of Eagle Drive.
Rios was involved in an altercation and was shooting a gun before fleeing the scene in a car with two juveniles. Authorities attempted to pull over the vehicle at Walker and Conkling Streets, but Rios attempted to evade authorities and continued down Kansas Avenue.
Rios reportedly lost control and crashed into five vehicles at the intersection. Rios and the two juveniles were ejected in the accident. He and another occupant were airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. There were other reported injuries at the scene, but no further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-speed Collisions in Kansas
Speeding is a dangerous behavior, and unfortunately, it is common on Kansas roads. Thousands are killed each year in high-speed collisions across the country. Nearly one-third of reported traffic fatalities in the past 20 years have involved speeding motorists. In Kansas, hundreds are killed each year by speeding drivers, and more than 20,000 are hurt. Speeding makes it much harder to control a car and avoid roadway hazards, greatly increasing the risk of a crash. It is important that you are ready to take legal action to protect your legal rights after a life-changing auto accident.
You need to be sure that you have a trained Garden City car crash lawyer on your side to fight for your full and fair compensation after a crash. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for your recovery during this difficult time. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080 to discuss your case with a trained lawyer.
