Hoyt, KS (July 12, 2024) – On Thursday, July 11, a passenger was injured after a car accident in the Hoyt area. The crash was reported at the intersection of US-75 and 110th Road early that morning around 10:30 a.m. It was later revealed that 45-year-old Maria Goddard of Overland Park was traveling westbound on 110th in a sport utility vehicle at the time of the impact.
Goddard entered the intersection where she was hit by a northbound pickup truck driven by 77-year-old Royce Cole of Omaha, NE. A passenger in the pickup was injured and transported to a Topeka hospital for treatment. The victim was later identified as 68-year-old Susan Fredricks also from Omaha. No other injuries were reported in the collision. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Intersection Collisions in Kansas
Traveling through an intersection is just another part of our everyday routines. However, you are potentially entering the path of an oncoming vehicle every time you enter a crossroads, even if you have a green light. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to yield the right of way on the roads. Statistics show that nearly half of all major injury crashes take place at intersections, along with almost 20 percent of traffic deaths. According to findings from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), there are nearly 2.5 million intersection accidents reported each year in the United States. You must be ready to pursue a full recovery by working with a competent car accident lawyer.
You do not want to take any risks with your compensation following a serious auto accident. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a trained Hoyt car accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for your full recovery. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case with the help of a skilled lawyer. You will be glad you did.
