Harmon, KS (May 6, 2024) – A passenger was injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Harmon area on Sunday, May 5. The accident took place on Interstate 35 SB near mile marker 28 in Sumner County early that morning around 8:05 a.m. Local reports revealed that two vehicles were headed southbound at the time of the crash.
It was later reported that 22-year-old Nathan George of Junction City, TX, was traveling south in a 2023 Toyota Camry on the interstate behind a 2017 Chevrolet recreation vehicle operated by 77-year-old Emette Rocheleau of Orlando, FL. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. A passenger in the Toyota, 20-year-old Haley Wyatt of Longview, TX, was injured in the crash. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the accident 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 victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Kansas Car Crashes
A car accident can happen without warning, completely changing your life in the process. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports that 381 fatal auto accidents in 2021 resulted in 424 deaths on the state’s roads. Statistics further show that a combined 17,476 people were injured in a total of 12,871 auto accidents in the state in 2022. An astounding 10 percent more fatal collisions were reported in Kansas that year than in 2021. It can be difficult to pursue a claim for recovery on your own, and you must be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the assistance of an experienced automobile accident attorney.
Getting the most out of your case is often easier said than done. With so much on the line, there is no reason why you should not partner with a competent Harmon personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
