Minneapolis, KS (July 8, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car accident outside of Minneapolis on Sunday, July 7. The accident was reported on US-81 near mile marker 162.7 that afternoon around 3:44 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2023 Toyota Camry was traveling ahead of a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban at the time of the crash.
The driver of the Chevy, 47-year-old Dana Dramse of Grand Island, NE, made a lane change in order to pass the Camry, when the Toyota’s driver, 57-year-old Bridget Jeannette Omotosho, also changed lanes. Dramse attempted a maneuver to avoid crashing into the other vehicle but was unable to do so. The two cars collided. Omotosho and a passenger in the Chevy, 48-year-old Michelle Dramse also from Grand Island, were injured in the collision. No updates on their conditions have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress, and more information will be made public as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
For most people in Kansas, driving is just part of daily life. Almost every time you get behind the wheel, you run the chance of getting into an auto accident, and it could be difficult to seek a full recovery on your own. Car wrecks continue to be the nation’s largest source of fatalities and serious injuries, including in Kansas, according to statistics. Every year, more than six million car crashes are reported countrywide, with over three million people injured. Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding are the main causes of these collisions. Alcohol consumption is a major problem in Kansas and has been linked to a number of deadly crashes. According to statistics, drivers who fail to wear a seatbelt make up the majority of roadway fatalities in the state. It is important that you are able to partner with a qualified Minneapolis car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.