Wichita, KS (November 8, 2024) – Several people were injured after a rear-end chain reaction crash in the Wichita area on Thursday, November 7. The accident took place on Interstate 235 near Maple Street that afternoon around 4:50 p.m. Local reports that traffic was congested on the Interstate 235 exit ramp at Kellogg as 47-year-old Conan M. Javier was driving a 2006 Honda Accord and slowed down in the third lane.
A 2002 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by 23-year-old Logan C. Tajchman of Wichita hit the back of the Honda. The pickup then traveled perpendicular across the second lane where it was hit by a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by 61-year-old Karen A. Thomas. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to aid the involved parties. All three drivers were injured in the crash. Both Tajchman and Javier were transported by ambulance to Wesley Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. 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 Conan M. Javier, Logan C. Tajchman, Karen A. Thomas, and their families now. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-end Crashes in Kansas
You never know when a careless or distracted driver will hit you from behind. Rear-end collisions are incredibly common. In the United States, more than 1.7 million rear-end accidents are reported yearly, making up one of the nation’s most commonly reported crash types. Around 1,700 people die and 500,000 are hurt every year in more than 2 million cases of rear-end collisions. People who are hit from behind often get whiplash and spinal cord injuries, which can make life extremely difficult. You need to be ready to work closely with a skilled law team to get the most out of your recovery.
Your ability to lead a normal life can be at risk after a serious crash. You do not want to put your recovery at risk by putting it in the hands of a trained Wichita car accident lawyer. The competent legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for the recovery you are owed. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
