Kechi, KS (March 6, 2024) – Two drivers were hurt after a car accident in the Kechi area on Friday, April 5. The collision took place early that morning around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of KS-254 and Rock Road. Local reports revealed that a 2017 Buick LaCrosse driven by 85-year-old Beverly K. Dunning of Wihcita was traveling northbound on Rock Road.
At the same time, a 2016 Mercedez E Class driven by 35-year-old Mengwen Yu also from Wichita was traveling east on the highway. It was later revealed that Dunning failed to yield to the Mercedez and was hit by the oncoming vehicle after entering the intersection. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render the necessary aid. Dunning was hurt and treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. Yu was transferred to Wesley Medical Center by ambulance for 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.
Intersection Collisions in Kansas
Traveling through an intersection is a typical part of our everyday commute. Most drivers do not think twice about entering a busy intersection. However, every time you do so, you are potentially entering into the path of an oncoming driver. Intersections are the site of nearly 40 percent of reported crashes, 50 percent of injury collisions, and 20 percent of deadly accidents nationwide. Many of these accidents involve drivers who fail to yield the right of way. If you or someone close to you is seriously hurt in a car accident, it can be difficult to manage your recovery on your own.
The steps you take after a serious crash are important. You need to do everything possible to maximize your recovery, and that involves working closely with a trained Kechi personal injury lawyer. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
