Kansas City, KS (October 9, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a vehicle collision in Kansas City on Tuesday, October 8. The accident took place on Interstate 70 WB near mile marker 414.1 in Wyandotte County at around 1:39 a.m. Local reports revealed that 28-year-old Leonardo D’Angelo Richburg of Virginia Beach, VA, was stopped in a 2024 Honda four-door vehicle for unknown reasons.
It was then that a 2023 Hyundai Elantra driven by 22-year-old Harrison Alexander Boehm of Shawnee crashed into the rear of the Honda. The Hyundai came to a rest in the median, and the Honda came to a stop off the road. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Both drivers were injured in the crash and transported to the Kansas University Medical Center by ambulance for treatment. No updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.
Our thoughts are with Leonardo D’Angelo Richburg, Harrison Alexander Boehm, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
The majority of fatalities and serious injuries in Kansas are caused by car accidents. In the United States, there are almost six million car accidents reported annually, and on Kansas’s roads, someone is killed or seriously injured almost every day. There are an estimated 40,000 fatalities and three million injuries annually on American roads. Considering that driver error is thought to be the cause of over 90 percent of auto accidents, simply following the rules of the road can help prevent serious crashes. A vehicle collision can result in life-altering injuries in a matter of seconds, and you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for recovery by working closely with a proven legal team. When you work closely with a qualified Kansas City personal injury lawyer, you’ll be able to get the full value of your case. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the skilled legal team at Bretz Injury Law. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
