Kansas City, KS (August 31, 2024) – There were multiple injuries reported after a two-vehicle collision in the Kansas City area on Friday, August 30. The accident was reported on Interstate 35 near mile marker 232.6 north of 18th Street late that night around 10:18 p.m. Local reports indicated that the driver of an unknown vehicle was acting erratically while traveling southbound on the interstate when they lost control and collided with a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban driven by 62-year-old Scott A. Taylor of Overland Park.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Taylor and his three passengers, identified as 61-year-old Cecelia C. Taylor, 63-year-old Douglass D. Fuller, and 58-year-old Sandra R. Fuller, all from Overland Park, were hurt in the collision. All four parties were transferred by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
A car crash can happen at any time, leaving you with life-changing injuries in the process. In an accident, it only takes the actions of one reckless driver to cause a serious collision, and Kansas drivers have a bad reputation when it comes to roadway safety. Car accidents are the main reason people die and get seriously hurt in the United States. About six million car accidents happen across the country every year, hurting three million people and leaving 40,000 more with fatal injuries. To protect your legal rights after a major accident, you need to work closely with a qualified legal team to pursue the strongest claim possible.
It can be difficult to handle the aftermath of a serious auto accident on your own. When you work closely with a trained Kansas City personal injury lawyer, your chances of getting a full recovery are greatly improved. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
