Kansas City, KS (November 7, 2024) – Two people were injured after a two-vehicle collision in the Kansas City area on Wednesday, November 6. The accident took place on Interstate 70 WB near mile marker 420.3 at around 7:45 p.m. Local reports revealed that 20-year-old Damon Neal of Harrisonville, MO was traveling west on a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he attempted to pass a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 36-year-old Alfredo Arteaga Delgado of Carlsbad, NM.
The motorcycle crashed into the back of the Chevy. The pickup truck slid off the road to the left and hit the inside barrier wall. Neal was ejected from the bike in the impact. Emergency crews were sent to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Neal was transported by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. Delgado 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 being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with Damon Neal, Alfredo Arteaga Delgado, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Kansas
In Kansas, riding a motorcycle is a popular pastime, and even the most experienced riders are aware of the significant risk of hitting the road. Motorcycle riders are disproportionately involved in fatal collisions nationwide. Riders are four times more likely to suffer a major injury in an accident and nearly 28 times more likely to die than passengers in a car. Motorcycles make up less than 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the country, yet are estimated to be involved in 14 percent of traffic deaths. Recovering from severe injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash can be challenging.
You do not want to be on your own as you fight to recover after a serious motorcycle accident. A competent Kansas City motorcycle accident lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case. If you are ready to discuss your situation with an experienced lawyer, contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
