St George, KS (November 16, 2024) – There were serious injuries after a crash in the St. George area on Friday, November 15. The accident took place on US-25 near Blackjack Road early that morning, around 7:31 a.m. Local reports revealed that 57-year-old Michael David Pilat of St. George was stopped at the intersection in a 2024 Kia Telluride facing north.
At the same time, 37-year-old Awa Fanny Massounga Bora of Manhattan, KS, was traveling east on US-24 in a 2016 Nissan Versa. Pilat reportedly failed to see the oncoming vehicle and entered the intersection, according to reports from the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and the Nissan hit the Kia. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene. Bora was hurt and transported by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Kansas
Drivers pass through a number of intersections in Kansas on a daily basis. Stats 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 unfairly hurt in a trucking accident, you must be able to partner with a skilled St. George car accident lawyer to pursue a full and fair recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case to protect your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
