Allen, KS (September 17, 2024) – Three people were injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Allen area on Monday, September 16; the incident took place on US-56 near Road E late that night, around 8:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that 45-year-old Jay A. Doornbos of Council Grove was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Impala headed eastbound on the highway when he hit a cow.
A 2016 Nissan Altima driven by 39-year-old Marissa A. Hiers of Council Grove was traveling immediately behind the Chevy and crashed into the back of the car. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Doornbos, Hiers, and a passenger in the Nissan, 47-year-old Gary D. Yowell of Council Grove, were injured in the impact. All three victims were transported by ambulance to Morris County Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the incident 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.
Rear-End Accidents in Kansas
A rear-end crash can happen without warning. These collisions are all over the road, and we often see drivers outside of their cars near intersections to check the damage from a rear impact. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says these collisions are to blame for about 29 percent of all accidents reported in the United States and for nearly six percent of all road deaths each year. These nearly 2 million collisions result in more than 500,00 injuries and 1,700 deaths on average. Most neck injuries in crashes are caused by rear-end impacts due to the rapid back-and-forth nature of the hit. If you or a loved one is hurt in an auto accident, it is important that you are ready to protect your legal rights by working closely with a trained team of Allen car accident lawyers at Bretz Injury Law. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
