Little Valley, KS (April 4, 2024) – One driver was hurt and another was killed after a two-vehicle collision in the Little Valley area on Wednesday, April 3. The deadly collision took place at the intersection of KS-61 and Arapaho Road early that morning around 7:27 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by 92-year-old Harry Neufeldt of Inman was traveling westbound at the time of the accident.
Neufeldt reportedly failed to yield while crossing the intersection and collided with a 2020 Kia Soul driven by 31-year-old Aung Thiha Kyaw of Salina headed northbound. The truck came to a rest on the highway, while the Kia came to a stop in the roadway median. Neufeldt was transported to Wesley Medical Center in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead. Kyaw suffered serious injuries and was transferred by ambulance to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Kansas
Driving is an everyday thing for most people in Kansas, and we travel through intersections nearly every time we hit the road. Most of us probably do not think twice about it, either. However, when you look at the statistics, it could change that. Across the country, nearly 40 percent of crashes occur at crossroads. While that is already bad enough, almost 50 percent of injury crashes and 20 percent of roadway deaths are intersection accidents.
If you or someone close to you is seriously hurt in a crash, it is important that you are able to make the appropriate decisions to maximize your recovery. A trained Little Valley car accident lawyer will be able to fight for the full recovery you are owed. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
