Great Bend, KS (July 14, 2024) – Two men were hospitalized after a motorcycle accident in the Great Bend area on Saturday, July 13. The crash was reported on US-281 north of US-56 around 11:15 a.m. It was reported that the victims were traveling with a group of other motorcyclists headed southbound at the time of the crash.
One of the men was traveling near the front of the group when a baseball cap flew off his head. He slowed down to grab it when he was hit by another motorcyclist. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene, and both parties were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. The severity of the resulting injuries has not been determined. No further information on the accident has been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Kansas
In Kansas, motorcycle riding is a well-liked hobby. Even seasoned motorcycle riders are aware that sharing the road poses a significant danger because an accident may result in permanent injury. Motorcyclists are disproportionately involved in a large number of road deaths in the United States. In a recent year, there were 1,867 motorcycle accidents reported in Kansas alone. These crashes resulted in 90 fatalities and 1,213 injuries. Over 35 percent of these collisions involved more than one vehicle. In an accident, riders have a roughly 28-fold increased risk of dying, and their injuries are almost certainly going to be much worse. Recovering from a motorbike injury can be challenging. If you or a loved one is hurt in a motorbike accident, you should be ready to pursue a strong compensation claim by working closely with a trained Great Bend motorcycle accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has years of experience fighting for the rights of crash victims. Contact our offices today at 620-524-008 to get started on your case.
