Topeka, KS (November 8, 2024) – Two people were left with injuries after a multi-vehicle collision in the Topeka area on Thursday, November 7. The accident took place on Interstate 70 EB near Fairlawn Road at around 4:53 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2014 Chevrolet Impala, a 2012 Ford Fusion, and a 2019 Ford F-150 were traveling eastbound in eastbound in the second lane at the time of the crash.
The driver of the pickup truck, 68-year-old Richard T. Schmidt of Topeka, slowed for traffic on the interstate, and the driver of the Fusion, 66-year-old Terri J. Joens of Topeka, slowed for the vehicle ahead. The driver of the Chevy, 52-year-old Timothy P. Deghand of Topeka, failed to slow and crashed into the back of the Fusion. The Chevy became disabled in lane one, and the Fusion rear-ended the pickup truck before leaving the roadway. The F-150 came to a stop on the right shoulder. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to aid the involved parties. Joens and Deghand were injured and transported by ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital for treatment. 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 Terri J. Joens, Timothy P. Deghand, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Vehicle Collisions in Kansas
On Kansas’s roads, someone is hurt or killed almost every day. Car accidents remain the state’s biggest source of fatalities and serious injuries. Over 40,000 individuals lose their lives and three million suffer injuries in auto accidents in the United States, with over six million reported crashes annually. Approximately 90 percent of auto accidents were the result of driver error of some kind. You may face large costs and suffer life-altering damage. To pursue a claim for compensation if you or a loved one is injured in an accident, you need to speak with an experienced attorney. A trained Topeka personal injury lawyer will be able to fight for your full recovery during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue successful recoveries. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
