Wichita, KS (September 22, 2024) – A three-vehicle collision outside of Wichita on Friday, September 20, resulted in injuries. The incident took place on Interstate 234 NB near K-42 early that morning around 11:47 a.m. Local reports revealed that 73-year-old Teresa M. Guerrero of Garden City was driving a 2008 Honda Accord when she slowed for traffic.
It was then that the Honda was hit from behind by a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by 34-year-old Israel Arreguin of Wichita. This caused a chain-reaction collision where a 2011 Dodge Dakota driven by 47-year-old Ryan D. Schroeder of Wichita hit the Honda. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Guerrero was injured in the crash and transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Rear-end Collisions in Kansas
More than 1.7 million rear-end accidents happen on American roads every year. Distracted driving is a cause of more than 87 percent of rear-end crashes. Thousands of people are killed annually in rear-end impacts, and about two-thirds of all accidents that cause major injuries and eight percent of all neck injuries involve rear-end collisions. Around 81 percent of rear-end accidents involve a stopped vehicle. Talk to an experienced lawyer if you or a loved one is hurt in an accident and want to build a strong compensation case.
You do not want to be on your own after a serious crash. It is always recommended that you pursue a strong claim for recovery by working closely with a trained team of Wichita car accident lawyers. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for your full and fair recovery. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free initial consultation. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
