Township 11, KS (September 16, 2024) – On Sunday, September 15, a passenger was injured after a two-vehicle crash outside of Township 11. The incident took place at the corner of 100th Avenue and 60th Street just past midnight at around 12:05 a.m. Local reports revealed that 66-year-old Lyle Eugene Rhoads of Wichita was driving a 2018 Toyota Tacoma stopped at a stop sign at the time of the crash.
It was then that a 2006 Ford Super Duty pickup truck driven by 24-year-old Colton Tuff Johnson of Afton failed to stop and hit the back of the Toyota. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. A passenger of the Tacoma, 70-year-old Debra K. Rhoads of Norwich, was hurt in the crash. She was transported by ambulance to St Teresa- Via Christi Wichita for the treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries were reported in the collision. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident 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 Rear-End Collisions in Kansas
A rear-end crash can happen at almost any time, and it is hard to stop someone from crashing into the back of your car. It may come as no surprise that most of these impacts involve distracted or negligent drivers who are unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. According to findings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions are the most common type of crashes on American roads, with nearly 1.7 million reported cases each year. These nearly two million accidents contribute to almost 1,700 deaths and many more serious injuries. The majority of neck injuries in car crashes involve rear-end impacts. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a collision, you need to be ready to get started on your case with the help of a competent car accident lawyer from Township 11. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
