Wichita, KS (May 10, 2024) – A driver was hurt after a two-vehicle crash in the Wichita area on Thursday, May 9. The accident took place at the 11661 block of E. Kellogg Street near Ellson Street that afternoon around 4:16 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2016 Kawasaki ZX1000 ridden by 21-year-old Brayden Lee Burgardt of Haysville was traveling eastbound on Kellogg at the time of the crash.
At the same time, 55-year-old Osmany Vargas of Wichita was traveling northbound on Ellson in a 1993 Freightliner USF-1E. Vargas was attempting to make a left turn at the intersection when the two vehicles collided. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Burgardt was injured and transported to Wesley Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Motorcycle Crashes in Kansas
Riding a motorcycle is an unparalleled experience, which is why a large number of Kansas riders enjoy taking to the roads. Having said that, all riders know how dangerous the road is for motorcycle riders. Motorcyclists make up a disproportionate number of the country’s roadway deaths. In Kansas alone, 1,867 motorcycle accidents were reported in a recent year year. These collisions resulted in 90 fatalities and 1,213 injuries. More than 35 percent of these collisions were caused by the conduct of a negligent motorist. Statistics show that the death rate from motorcycle crashes is approximately 28 times higher than that of people riding in passenger cars and roughly 80 percent of motorbike collisions end in death or significant injuries. It can be difficult to manage the aftermath of a serious crash on your own. Only a qualified Wichita motorcycle accident lawyer will be able to get you the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get to work on your case with our trained legal team.
