Pittsburg, KS (August 22, 2024) – A driver was hurt after their vehicle was hit from behind by another car in the Pittsburg area on Wednesday, August 21. The collision took place at the crossing of US-69 and E. 620th Road that afternoon around 2:31 p.m. Local reports revealed that 19-year-old Abriel Schmidt of Pittsburg was stopped at a red light in a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox at the time of the crash.
For unknown reasons, the Chevy was hit from behind by a 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by John Wesley Hunter of Girard. Emergency crews were dispatched to the acne to provide aid to the involved parties. Schmidt was injured and transported by ambulance to Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg for treatment. No updates on the condition of the victim have been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
Every day, someone in the United States is killed or hurt in a rear-end crash. You never know when you could be hit from behind by a reckless driver unless you keep your eyes glued to the rearview mirror. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 32.5 percent of all motor vehicle accidents in a recent year were rear-end crashes. Almost 13 percent of injuries and seven percent of road fatalities involve rear impacts. These collisions are typically caused by careless or distracted drivers who are unable to stop in time to avoid colliding with another car. You must be ready to pursue a claim for compensation after a serious crash by working closely with a trained team of Pittsburg car accident lawyers. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt by a reckless driver. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
