Wichita, KS (April 25, 2024) – One person was critically injured after a two-vehicle accident in the Wichita area on Wednesday, April 24. The crash was reported at the intersection of MacArthur Road and Hoover Road that afternoon around 3:40 p.m. Local reports revealed that a motorcyclist was headed southbound on Hoover when they collided with another vehicle.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. The injured rider was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in critical condition. At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not been provided. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked to clear the scene. No additional information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Kansas Motorcycle Accidents
Nothing is quite like riding a motorcycle, but in the event of an accident, motorcyclists may find themselves very exposed. According to data, almost 80 percent of motorcycle crashes result in death or serious injury, and motorcyclists continue to be disproportionately represented among those killed in traffic nationwide. Less than 1.6 percent of crashes in Kansas involve motorbikes. A total of 12 people lost their lives and 803 were injured in 922 motorcycle accidents that were reported in the state in 2020. A rider can easily suffer serious injuries in a crash, and you need to be ready to work with a trained lawyer to pursue a claim for compensation.
As a rider, you know that there are risks to using the road. However, that does not mean that reckless drivers should not be held responsible for their actions. You need to fight for your full recovery. Only a trained Wichita motorcycle crash lawyer will be able to help you maximize your recovery. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.