Kansas City, KS (March 23, 2024) – Two people died as a result of a car accident in the Kansas City area on Friday, March 22. The deadly accident was reported at the 1000 block of Southwest Boulevard late that evening at around 6:30 p.m. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene. Two male victims suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed as emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Car Crashes in Kansas
Kansas is a state with a lot to offer people in all walks of life. Unfortunately, it also has a high rate of serious vehicle collisions. According to findings from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), there were 57,598 car accidents involving 90,045 vehicles reported across the state in 2021. A total of 123,796 were involved in these collisions. Of these accidents, 12,871 were described as injury crashes, contributing to a total of 17,476 people being hurt. There were 381 deadly collisions on the state’s roads ending in a combined 426 fatalities.
Dealing with the aftermath of a deadly crash is never easy. It is important that you do everything in your power to maximize your recovery during this difficult time. A trained Kansas City wrongful death lawyer will be able to fight for your full and fair recovery. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
