Gypsum, KS (March 3, 2024) – A car accident outside of Gypsum on Saturday, March 2, left two people injured, with one reportedly in critical condition. The accident was reported near K-4 in Salen County that afternoon at around 3:15 p.m. The two victims were traveling in a pickup truck when it left the road for unknown reasons and hit a culvert.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary aid. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, and one was listed in critical condition. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked the scene. It was later reopened some hours later. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Kansas Auto Accidents
A serious car crash can happen at almost any time when traveling on the road. In Kansas, car accidents remain the leading cause of death and serious injury. Findings from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reveal that there were 381 deadly car accidents reported across the state in 2021, with a combined 424 fatalities reported on the state’s roads that year. There were 17,476 reported injuries in 12,871 car accidents in the state. However, 2022 experienced nearly 10 percent more fatal crashes than the previous year. You need to contact a qualified car crash lawyer if you are ready to take action after a serious car accident.
You should not leave your recovery to chance or in the hands of a large insurance company. You need to be ready to take the necessary actions to ensure you have a strong claim for compensation if you or someone close to you is seriously hurt in an unexpected car wreck. A trained Gypsum car crash lawyer can help you navigate the complicated legal process. Contact the law offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
