Tonganoxie, KS (September 8, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Tonganoxie area on Saturday, September 7. The accident was reported on Interstate 70 WB around 9:45 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2007 Toyota Rav4 and a 2023 Honda CRV were headed westbound in the left lane of the interstate.
The driver of the Honda, 78-year-old Richard Freed of Ames, IA slowed due to traffic on the roadway. The driver of the Toyota, 28-year-old Genevieve Nace of Kansas City, MO was unable to stop in time and slammed into the back of the CRV. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to aid the involved parties. Freed was injured in the impact and transported by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the collision is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Rear-end Accidents in Kansas
Every year, about 1.7 million rear-end crashes happen in the United States, contributing to nearly 1,700 deaths on average. Statistics show that almost 87 percent of rear-end accidents are caused by drivers who aren’t paying attention. Rear-end collisions also cause 86 percent of neck injuries and 29 percent of all major injury crashes. Nearly 81 percent of rear-end crashes involve a vehicle that is parked or not moving. In recent years, there have been a lot more of these accidents. This is mostly because driving while distracted is becoming a bigger problem in the United States. Talk to an experienced lawyer right away if you or someone you care about gets hurt in an accident.
Your ability to pursue a full recovery is important after a crash. A competent Tonganoxie car accident lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you during this difficult time. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
