Grove, KS (March 8, 2024) – On Wednesday, March 6, there were reported injuries after a car wreck in the Grove area. The collision occurred early that morning at around 7:45 a.m. at the corner of W. 6th Street and KS-10. At least one person involved in the accident was reportedly injured.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were transferred to local hospitals by ambulance after being treated at the scene.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Kansas
Data from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) indicates that in 2021, distracted driving was thought to be a factor in 18.1 percent of crashes in the state. More than 3,000 people nationwide lose their lives in distracted driving-related collisions, while hundreds of thousands more suffer life-threatening injuries. Texting while driving is one of the worst offenders, and the growing prevalence of cell phones has only served to make it more common. Any time you have your focus off the task of driving, statistics show you can have your eyes off the road nearly 10 percent of the time. Drivers who fail to pay attention to the road should be held responsible in the event of a serious car accident.
It can be difficult to handle a personal injury claim on your own. There is always so much on the line after a serious car accident, and you need to be ready to protect your legal rights at this difficult time. A trained Grove personal injury lawyer is ready to get to work on your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
