Kansas City, KS (April 12, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a pileup collision in Kansas City on Thursday, April 11. The accident was reported that afternoon around 5:05 p.m. on Interstate 635 SB near Shawnee Drive. A 2005 Scion TC driven by 35-year-old Robert Molder of Kansas City, MO, was traveling southbound in the third lane leading up to the collision.
Local reports revealed that Molder collided with the rear of a 2007 Ford Edge driven by 25-year-old Kaitlyn Rogers of Kansas City, KS. The impact caused Rogers to crash into the back of a 2021 Honda CR-V driven by 23-year-old Jenna Gass of Overland Park. Gass was transported to the Kansas University Medical Center for treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
Reckless drivers injure a number of Kansas residents needlessly every day. It is a simple fact that you never really know if or when you will be involved in a sudden car accident. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports that the rate of injury collisions increased by 2 percent in a recent year. A total of 13,132 injuries were reported in car crashes across the state in 2023, increasing from 12,874 the year before. Car crashes continue to be the primary source of fatalities and serious injuries in the state. If a careless driver causes you or a loved one to suffer serious injuries, you should be ready to file a case with the help of a trained lawyer.
Your very way of life can be on the line after a serious crash. The steps you take to pursue a full recovery are important, and you must be ready to partner with a qualified Kansas City personal injury lawyer to get the best possible outcome for your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
