Kansas City, KS (April 14, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car accident in the Kansas City area on Saturday, April 13. The collision was reported late that night around 8:18 p.m. on Interstate 70 WB near 57th Street in Wyandotte County. Local reports revealed that a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 43-year-old Miram Maldonado-Guzman of Kansas City was traveling westbound in the number three lane on the interstate leading up to the incident.
At the same time, a 2022 Toyota Tacoma driven by 46-year-old James T. Frederickson of Basehor was also headed west in the number two lane. Maldonado-Guzman made a lane change when it hit the Toyota. The Chrysler then hit a left barrier wall before overturning. Both Maldonado-Guzman and her passenger, 39-year-old Telma N. Garcia of Kansas City, were injured in the collision. The injured parties were later transferred 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 collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rollover Crashes in Kansas
There are some types of crashes that can be particularly severe. A rollover can be a terrifying experience. There is a chance that passengers could be thrown from the vehicle and suffer catastrophic injuries, especially if they are unrestrained at the time of impact. According to statistics, rollovers account for around 33 percent of all road fatalities that are reported annually, despite making up less than 3 percent of reported collisions. Most of these deaths involve unrestrained passengers. Your entire way of life may be in danger after a serious rollover accident, and these types of crashes are frequently caused by poor road conditions and driver error. After a serious collision, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained Kansas City car crash lawyer. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to fight for your claim. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
