Topeka, KS (March 7, 2024) – One person was hospitalized after a rear-end collision in the Topeka area on Wednesday afternoon, March 6. The accident was reported on Interstate 470 near Topeka Boulevard at around 4:02 p.m. Local sources indicated that a 2018 Ford F-350 pickup truck was headed westbound as it rounded a curve near the Kansas Turnpike Authority toll gate.
The driver failed to see a 2022 Ford F-350 pickup truck that was parked in the right merge lane blocking traffic. The first truck crashed into the rear of the second pickup. The driver of the first truck, later identified as 48-year-old Danny L. Wade of Liberty, MO, was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital for treatment.
No other injuries were reported in the collision. No further information has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Rear-End Collisions in Kansas
Rear-end crashes are never really expected. Unless your eyes are glued to your rear-view mirror, you never really know when someone is going to hit the back of your vehicle. The number of rear-end crashes has greatly increased in recent years, largely due to the growing concern of driver distraction. A total of 1.7 million rear-end accidents are reported each year across the United States, contributing to an estimated 1,700 deaths and 500,000 injuries. These types of accidents are easily the most commonly reported in the country.
Your very way of life can be at risk after a serious car accident, and the steps you take to pursue a full recovery are of crucial important. With so much at stake, it is always recommended that you work closely with a trained Topeka personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to take on your case and fight for your full and fair recovery. We are here to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
