Union, KS (March 17, 2024) – On Saturday, March 16, there were confirmed injuries after a fiery collision in the Union area. The accident was reported at the corner of 119th Street and Albert Circle that afternoon at around 3:25 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene after being notified of a single-vehicle rollover.
Local reports indicated that a Maize woman was heading southbound on 119th Street when she over-corrected, entered oncoming traffic, and crashed into a culvert. The vehicle caught fire, and officials were able to put it out after roughly four minutes. Two women traveling in the car were able to exit with the help of local bystanders. One of the victims was in critical condition and was transported to a hospital by ambulance, and the other was hospitalized by a private vehicle. No further information on the crash has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Car Accidents
The road can be an incredibly dangerous place. It is difficult to know if or when you will be unexpectedly hurt due to the actions of a reckless driver. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) released data in 2021 showing that there were 424 fatalities reported in a total of 381 deadly collisions across the state that year. Statistics further show that there were 12,871 recorded car crashes that year, resulting in 17,476 injuries overall. You are at risk of suffering life-threatening injuries in the event of a crash, and you must be ready to take action in order to protect your legal rights during this difficult time.
You do not have to pursue a personal injury claim alone after a serious collision. A trained Union car crash lawyer will be ready to fight for your legal rights. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
