Highland, KS (June 3, 2024) – On Sunday, June 2, a driver was injured after a collision in the Highland area. The accident was reported in Clay County at the intersection of US-24 and Utah Road that afternoon, around 1:30 p.m. Reports from the Kansas Highway Patrol revealed that 92-year-old Marion Paul Brenner of Randolph was traveling southbound on Utah Road in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata at the time of the accident.
A westbound 2007 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Jeff Bradey Sells of Mankato collided with the Hyundai. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene. Brenner was transported by ambulance to Clay County Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. Neither Sells nor his passenger were injured in the crash. No additional 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.
Intersection Crashes in Kansas
You never know when or if you will be involved in a crash, but statistics show that certain areas of the road are more dangerous than others. Intersections are the site of nearly 40 percent of reported auto accidents, making up one of the most common types of crash categories in the nation. An estimated 20 percent of traffic fatalities and 50 percent of serious injury crashes take place at intersections. Many of these accidents involve drivers who fail to yield the right of way to oncoming motorists. No matter what caused your accident, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim with the help of a lawyer to achieve a full recovery.
You do not want to gamble with your recovery after being unfairly hurt by a reckless driver. A qualified Highland personal injury lawyer will be ready to fight for your full recovery during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to get to work on your case and fight for the compensation you are owed. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
