Kansas City, KS (March 12, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Kansas City area on Monday, March 11. The crash was reported early that morning at around 8:38 a.m. on Interstate 635 SB near Shawnee Drive in Wyandotte County. Local reports revealed that two vehicles were traveling southbound on the highway when the crash occurred.
According to local sources, a 2007 Buick Rendezvous driven by 56-year-old Nicholas Louis Spero of Raytown, MO left the roadway and hit a barrier wall. The Buick re-entered the road where it hit the trailer of a 2019 Ford F-350 pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Jason Bradley Walker of Skidmore, MO.
A passenger in the Buick, later identified as 67-year-old Sherry L. Brunk also of Raytown, was injured and transported to the Kansas University Medical Center for treatment. No other injuries were reported in the collision. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Kansas Car Accidents
A car crash can happen without warning and completely change your life. According to the latest crash statistics, nearly 63 percent of traffic fatalities in Kansas involved passengers who were not wearing a seatbelt. Negligent actions like drunk driving are a serious concern in the state, and intoxicated motorists contribute to nearly 28 percent of all road fatalities in the state each year. Reckless drivers are all over Kansas roads. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a car accident, you need to pursue a claim with the help of a trained attorney.
There is too much on the line to try and handle your recovery alone after a life-changing crash. A trained Kansas City auto accident lawyer will be able to help you during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has years of experience helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080.
