Osawatomie, KS (June 22, 2024) – On Friday, July 21, there were injuries reported in a deadly head-on collision in the Osawatomie area. The fatal accident took place on US-169 early that morning at 11 a.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene and found two vehicles with extensive damage.
It was later revealed that the driver of a Mazda was attempting to pass a tractor-trailer when it crashed head-on with a gray Chevrolet Equinox. One of the victims, Natalie Dawn Lober O’Leary of Wichita, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other victims, an 83-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman, were hospitalized by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-on Collisions in Kansas
Driving is a way of life in Kansas, and there are a lot of careless drivers on the road. Serious auto accidents occur in Kansas daily, but certain kinds of collisions are more likely to result in severe or even fatal injuries. A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles moving in opposing directions collide. These are more likely to be deadly accidents for obvious reasons. Despite making up fewer than 2 percent of all reported crashes in the United States, head-on collisions result in thousands of fatalities annually and, on average, account for 10 percent of all traffic fatalities. You must be ready to pursue a strong wrongful death claim with the help of a qualified lawyer after a deadly crash
You must be ready to partner with a competent Osawatomie wrongful death lawyer with a proven history of handling successful cases. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your legal rights. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080. You will be glad you did.
