Kansas City, KS (March 18, 2024) – A driver was hurt after their vehicle was hit on an interstate in Kansas City on Sunday night, March 17. The incident was reported at around 10:26 p.m. on Interstate 70 WB near 18th Street. A 2018 Nissan Pathfinder driven by 64-year-old Ademola A. Orekoya of Kansas City, KS was traveling westbound on the interstate at the time of the accident.
A 2017 Ford Explorer was stopped in the first lane with emergency lights activated. The driver, 29-year-old Markaela B. Kelly also from Kansas City, was outside the Ford and her passenger was exiting the car when it was sideswiped by the oncoming Nissan. Kelly was transported to KU Medical Center for treatment of sustained injuries. 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, and more updates will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Sideswipe Crashes in Kansas
When drivers behave erratically on the road, everyone is at risk. When drivers veer across lanes on the road and hit other vehicles it can cause a serious sideswipe accident. According to findings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), sideswipe collisions contribute to an estimated 27,000 injuries and 2,500 fatalities each year. Statistics further show that nearly 7 percent of deadly crashes nationwide involve these types of accidents, with more than 240,000 sideswipe collisions taking place each year in the United States.
It can be difficult to pursue a claim for compensation on your own after a serious accident. Your very way of life is often on the line. Only a trained Kansas City car crash lawyer will be ready to get to work on your case to fight for the compensation you are truly owed. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work for you and your family. Contact us today at 620-524-0080.
