Topeka, KS (August 4, 2024) – Three people were injured following a motorcycle accident in the Topeka area on Saturday, August 3. The crash was reported at the intersection of K-92 and Quail Hill Drive that afternoon around 1:24 p.m. Local reports indicated that a 2012 Harley Davidson FLT Series motorcycle and a 2017 Harley Davidson FHL Series motorcycle were both headed westbound on K-92.
The 2017 motorbike made a left turn when the other motorcycle failed to stop and crashed into the left side of the other bike. The operator of the FLT series, 72-year-old Thomas John Moreland, was transported by ambulance to Stormfront Vail Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. Both the operator, 60-year-old Darryl E. Enloe of Shawnee, and the passenger, 62-year-old Catherine Ann Solar of Shawnee, of the FHL Series sustained serious injuries. Both were also transported to Stormfront Vail Hospital for treatment. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle leaves you exposed to the dangers of the road. According to data, there was an almost 11 percent rise in motorcycle fatalities from 5,044 to 5,579 deaths in a recent year. Motorcyclists have a roughly 28-fold increased risk of fatalities and a four times greater risk of serious injuries in an accident. Motorcycles contribute to 14 percent of traffic fatalities, although making up less than three percent of all registered vehicles. Recovering from severe injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident can be challenging. To make the most of your case, it is always to your advantage to collaborate closely with an experienced Topeka motorcycle accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case with the help of a trained lawyer.
