Wichita, KS (March 15, 2024) – On Friday morning, March 15, two people suffered injuries after a serious vehicle collision in the Wichita area. The crash occurred early that morning at around 5 a.m. on K-15 near Macarthur Road. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.
All lanes on the highway were closed as a result of the crash. Two people suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital for further support. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was later reopened to outside traffic after emergency crews cleared the resulting debris. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Kansas
Driving is a way of life for most Kansas residents, and unfortunately, the road can be a dangerous place. This means that serious collisions are common across the state. Hundreds are killed each year on Kansas roads. 2021 was the fourth-deadliest year on the state’s roads in the past decade. According to findings from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), there were 381 deadly collisions that year resulting in a total of 424 fatalities. Statistics further show that there were 12,871 injury crashes in the state, contributing to a combined 17,476 injuries. More than 2,100 Kansas accidents that year involved alcohol to some degree. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a car crash, you must be ready to take legal action by partnering with a trained attorney.
A qualified Wichita car crash lawyer will be able to protect your legal rights during this difficult time. The skilled team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case in order to help in your recovery. If you are ready to take action and get started on your personal injury claim, contact us today at 620-524-0080.
