Kansas City, KS (September 25, 2024) – On Tuesday, September 24, a pedestrian and several others were injured after a crash outside of Kansas City. The incident took place on Interstate 670 that afternoon around 3 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and a 2002 Toyota Camry were legally parked in the gore area of Interstate 670 at the time of the impact.
It was then that 67-year-old Benjamin Allen Holmes lost control while driving a 2015 Ford Taurus. Holmes experienced a medical episode and hit the Dodge, pushing it into the Toyota. An occupant in the pickup, 20-year-old Jonathan Ortiz Contreras of Kansas City, was injured and transported to Truman Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Camry, 46-year-old Victor Ortiz of Kansas City, was standing outside the vehicle and was hit directly by the oncoming Ford. Ortiz was also transported to Truman Hospital. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas
The injuries you could get if you are hit by a car as a pedestrian are often serious. When crossing the street, it’s easy to get hit by a driver who isn’t paying attention. The state of Kansas doesn’t have a great reputation for keeping pedestrians safe. In the past few years, there has been a clear rise in the number of pedestrian deaths. Nearly 17 percent of all traffic deaths in the country in 2021 were people traveling on foot. Most of the victims were between the ages of 55 and 64. If you or a loved one is hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to file a claim for compensation with the help of an experienced attorney to pursue a full recovery. A competent Kansas City personal injury lawyer will be ready to fight for the compensation you are owed. Contact the offices of Bret Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
