Kansas City, KS (November 7, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Kansas City area on Wednesday, November 6. The accident took place on Interstate 70 near mile marker 226 in Wyandotte County early that morning around 8:44 a.m. Local reports revealed that 28-year-old Sean Medford of Topeka was traveling eastbound in a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe behind an eastbound 2016 Mercedes E-350 driven by 45-year-old Manreet Singh of Shawnee.
Local reports from the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) indicated that Meford was traveling to close to the Mercedes and struck the rear of the vehicle. This caused the Mercedes to hit a nearby barrier wall. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Medford was transported by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. Singh was provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with Sean Medford, Manreet Singh, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
Every year, about 1.7 million rear-end crashes happen in the United States, contributing to nearly 1,700 deaths on average. Statistics show that almost 87 percent of rear-end accidents are caused by drivers who aren’t paying attention. Rear-end collisions also cause 86 percent of neck injuries and 29 percent of all major injury crashes. Nearly 81 percent of rear-end crashes involve a vehicle that is parked or not moving. In recent years, there have been a lot more of these accidents. This is mostly because driving while distracted is becoming a bigger problem in the United States. Talk to an experienced lawyer right away if you or someone you care about gets hurt in an accident.
Your ability to pursue a full recovery is important after a crash. A competent Kansas City car accident lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you during this difficult time. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
