Edwardsville, KS (May 8, 2024) – A driver was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in the Edwardsville area on Tuesday, May 7. The incident was reported on Interstate 435 NB near K-32 that night around 6:20 p.m. Local reports revealed that 21-year-old Cassius Alexander Vanderpool of Bonner Springs was headed northbound in a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle on the interstate at the time of the crash.
Vanderpool was hit from behind by an unknown vehicle. The driver of the car fled the scene without providing aid. Emergency crews were later dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Vanderpool was later transferred by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No updates on his condition are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Hit-&-Run Crashes in Kansas
Hit-and-run crashes are very common in the United States, and this is backed up by statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In Kansas, there are roughly nine hit-and-run fatalities annually, or roughly three fatalities for every ten billion miles driven. According to the 2021 Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book, there were 6,719 hit-and-run incidents that resulted in $605,709,237 in damages that year. The number of deadly hit-and-run collisions is on the rise across the country, with thousands dying annually in these crashes on American roads. It is key that you are ready to pursue a strong claim for compensation after a serious collision.
It is important that you are able to do everything needed to protect your legal rights during this difficult time. A qualified Edwardsville personal injury lawyer can help you get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue successful claims. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
