Roe, KS (April 16, 2024) – There were multiple injuries reported after a car accident in the Roe area on Monday, April 15. The crash was reported on Interstate 436 EB near mile marker 77 in Johnson County. It was reported that a blue Ford Ranger pickup truck was traveling in lane five when it shifted into lane four.
It was then that a 2023 Tesla Model 3 driven by 47-year-old Robert Scott Patterson of Lees Summit, MO, made an evasive maneuver from lane four into lane three. The Tesla hit a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 29-year-old Dakota Jean McNamara Thornblade of Kansas City, MO. McNamara Thornblake was transported to Overland Park Regional Hospital by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. The Ford reportedly fled the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Car Wrecks
There are many reckless motorists in Kansas, and the road can be a dangerous place for those living in the state. With over six million reported vehicle collisions every year, car crashes remain the biggest cause of death and serious injury across the United States. Almost three million people are injured, with two million suffering long-term or permanent injuries in these crashes. Serious collisions are frequently caused by a variety of common factors with the most common including intoxication, excessive speeding, and distraction. If you want to fight for the most compensation possible in your case, you should work closely with a trained lawyer to pursue a personal injury claim.
A car crash is usually unexpected, and it is possible that you can suffer life-threatening injuries as a result. When you work with a trained Roe personal injury lawyer, you will be better equipped to pursue the full value of your case. Contact the legal offices of Bretz Injury Law today to get started on your claim. Give us a call today at 620-524-0038.
