Lenexa, KS (August 21, 2024) – A multi-vehicle collision in the Lenexa area on Tuesday, August 20, resulted in injuries. The crash took place on Interstate 35 NB near 87th Street early that morning around 8 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2017 Dodge Charger, a 2016 Honda Odyssey minivan, and a 2011 Toyota Rav4 were traveling northbound at the time of the crash.
The driver of the Dodge, 20-year-old Logan P. Braun of Lees Summit, MS, was following the Honda, driven by 45-year-old Catherine J. Rico of Kansas City. Braun crashed into the rear of the minivan, causing the Odyssey to hit the back of the Toyota, driven by 57-year-old Maria Eszter of Overland Park. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Rico was injured and transported by ambulance to Advent Hospital for treatment. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in Kansas, with many in the state driving every day. According to the Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book, there were 281 fatal car crashes in the state as of 2021 out of the over 57,000 recorded collisions. More than 12,000 crashes on Kansas roadways that year resulted in injuries. According to statistics, there are around six million car crashes reported in the United States each year, with an average of over three million injuries and tens of thousands of fatalities. Recovering on your own from a crash can be challenging and if you want to receive all of the money you are entitled to, you must collaborate closely with an experienced team of Lenexa personal injury lawyers. It is important that you are able to work with a qualified law firm like Bretz Injury Law to protect your right to a full recovery. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
