Ottawa, KS (November 15, 2024) – There were fatal injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Ottawa area on Thursday, November 14. The accident took place on KS-68 near Indiana Road at around 4:01 p.m. Local reports revealed that 83-year-old Milda M. Caleb was traveling east in a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis on the highway as 38-year-old Thomas R. Harmon of Pomona was traveling west in a 2021 Hyundai Accent.
Local reports revealed that Caleb started making a turn northbound on Indiana Road without yielding to the oncoming Hyundai. Both vehicles collided at the scene. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Harmon suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Caleb was hurt and transported to the Kansas University Medical Center for treatment, and her passenger, 53-year-old Lester J. Caleb, was also injured and transferred by ambulance to Advent Health Hospital in Ottawa. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.
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 Intersection Crashes in Kansas
Drivers pass through several intersections in Kansas daily. Statistics show that these areas have an increased risk of a crash. Many drivers violate red lights and stop signs, increasing the risk of colliding with an oncoming vehicle. About one-third of the 700,000 accidents at stop-sign-controlled crossings each year result in documented injuries. Statistics show that serious auto accidents usually happen close to an intersection. Usually, the driver who is at fault neglects to yield the right-of-way. Intersection crashes rank among the deadliest on the road since they cause over half of all accidents in the country that result in serious injuries and nearly 20 percent of traffic fatalities. If someone close to you is killed in a crash, you need to consult with an Ottawa wrongful death lawyer at Bretz Injury Law. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
