St Francis, KS (February 26, 2024) – Two people were injured following a car accident in the St. Francis area on Friday night, February 23. The accident occurred on KS-27 in Cheyenne County near the US-36 junction that evening at around 10 p.m. Local reports indicated that a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 60-year-old Beth Zweygardt St. Francis was headed southbound at the time of the crash.
A southbound 2001 Acura driven by 27-year-old Octavio Ruiz Wray, CO attempted to pass the Jeep when the Jeep veered and hit the back of the Acura. After the impact, the Acura began to drift sideways in front of the Grand Cherokee. Zweygardt continued traveling southbound, where she ran a stop sign, crashed into a ditch, and collided head-on with a tree.
Both drivers were transported to Cheyenne County Hospital by ambulance. 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. 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.
Kansas Rear-End Car Accidents
Statistics show that rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident nationwide. Nearly 23 percent of reported car crashes in the United States involve rear-end impacts, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). An estimated 2,000 people are killed, and 950,000 people are hurt each year in rear-end crashes. Almost 7 percent of roadway fatalities and 31.1 percent of injury crashes are rear-end accidents. You need to be ready to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained lawyer.
You need to make sure that you are able to take the necessary steps to maximize your recovery after a serious auto accident. A trained St. Francis car crash lawyer can help you during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to get to work on your case. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
