Shawnee, KS (August 9, 2024) – A woman was left in critical condition following a pedestrian accident in the Shawnee area on Thursday, August 8. The crash occurred at the intersection of Maurer Road and Shawnee Mission Parkway at around 5 p.m. Local reports revealed that two vehicles collided at the scene.
There were no injuries in the initial crash, and both drivers exited their vehicles. One of the drivers attempted to move one of the vehicles involved and hit the other motorist. That driver fell from the car and was also hit. The involved parties were treated by attending medical personnel, and those needing additional treatment were later hospitalized. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas
For a pedestrian, sharing the road with motor vehicles is far from safe. Pedestrians are more susceptible to possibly fatal or severe injuries, and individuals are not prepared to withstand the full impact of a major vehicle collision. Roughly 40 percent of road deaths in Kansas City include non-drivers, with pedestrians accounting for nearly nine percent of these deaths. In a recent year, there were nearly daily pedestrian accidents in Kansas City, with 360 of these accidents ending in 22 fatalities. Across the United States, there has been a gradual increase in pedestrian deaths. You must be prepared to pursue legal action with the assistance of an experienced attorney in order to fight for the full and fair compensation you are owed.
As a pedestrian, you have a right to the road, just like anyone else. Unfortunately, it leaves you exposed to serious injury. A competent Shawnee pedestrian accident lawyer will be able to fight for you to ensure that your legal rights are protected. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to answer any questions that you have during a free initial consultation. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
