Kansas City, KS (February 29, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car crash in the Kansas City area on Tuesday, February 27. The accident was reported at around 2:06 p.m. on Interstate 635 near mile marker four. Local reports revealed that two vehicles collided at the scene, and two people were hospitalized in the collision.
Local sources revealed that a 2002 Camry driven by 21-year-old Ekoue Elessessi was traveling southbound when it hit a center barrier and entered another lane. The Camry collided with a 2015 GMC driven by 52-year-old Marcus McMillian. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties.
Elessessi was transported to KU Medical Center for treatment, and McMillian was taken to Overland Park Regional. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been filed. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
The number of distracted driving-related deaths in Kansas has sky-rocketed in recent years. In a recent year, a total of 84 crashes in the state were caused by inattentive motorists. One of the worst offenders is texting behind the wheel, and you can travel the length of an entire football field in the time it takes to send a single text while traveling on the highway. However, distracted driving can also include simply talking with a passenger or messing with the radio dial. It is important that you are able to protect your legal rights after a crash by partnering with a qualified attorney.
Your very way of life can be on the line after a serious car accident. The insurance provider will do everything in its power to cheat you out of your fair compensation. You should enlist the aid of a qualified Kansas City personal injury lawyer at Bretz Injury Law in order to maximize your recovery. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080 to get to work on your case.
