Augusta, KS (May 28, 2024) – Several people were injured after a police pursuit ended in a crash in the Augusta area on Monday, May 27. The accident was reported at the corner of E. 7th Avenue and State Street late that night, around 6 p.m. The pursuit started after authorities attempted to stop a driver near the crossing of Highway 54 and Haverhill Road.
The driver who initiated the pursuit was later identified as 44-year-old Allan Milton Firman III of Wichita. Firman was attempting to elude authorities when he collided with the rear of a vehicle driven by Augusta police officer Kyle Sisco. Firman and his passenger, a 47-year-old Derby woman, were hospitalized for the treatment of serious injuries. Sisco was also transported to a local hospital for additional support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Crashes in Kansas
When a driver speeds, there is always a much greater chance of getting into a major auto accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that speeding drivers were responsible for almost one-third of all traffic fatalities reported in the United States over the past 20 years. Speeding increases the chance that you will lose control of your vehicle as well as the distance required to stop completely. This combination is potentially lethal, contributing to thousands of deaths each year. You do not want to be held financially responsible for another driver’s negligence. You need to get to work on a personal injury claim with the help of a qualified lawyer.
You need someone on your side as you pursue a personal injury case to get the most out of your recovery. A trained Augusta car accident lawyer will be ready to fight for you as you take legal action. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
