Topeka, KS (August 19, 2024) – A pileup collision in the Topeka area on Sunday, August 18, ended in confirmed injuries. The collision took place on US-75 near Silver Lake Road that afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck, a 2014 Ford Fusion, and a 2018 Toyota Rav4 were traveling northbound on the highway leading up to the crash.
The drivers of the Ford and Toyota, 20-year-old Ashley Adams of Topeka and 42-year-old Douglas L. Herbert of Overland Park slowed down due to traffic on the highway. The driver of the Dodge, 73-year-old Robert L. Cooper of Scott City, failed to slow down and crashed into the back of the Toyota, which pushed it into the back of the Ford. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Adams was injured in the crash 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 accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Rear-end Crashes
On American roadways, rear-end crashes happen every day. Unless you have your eyes fixed on the rearview mirror, you never know when you might be struck from behind by a careless driver. Rear-end collisions made up 32.5 percent of all motor vehicle accidents in a recent year, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These incidents are responsible for 31.1 percent of injuries and 7.1 percent of traffic fatalities. Usually, irresponsible or distracted drivers who can’t stop in time to prevent hitting another vehicle are to blame for these collisions. To build a strong compensation case, you need to be ready to work closely with an accomplished legal team. A skilled Topeka car accident lawyer will be ready to fight for your legal rights to make sure you can get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
