Wichita, KS (September 11, 2024) – Two people were injured after a rear-end collision in the Wichita area on Tuesday, September 10. The accident took place at the K-96 and I-135 interchange early that morning around 8:50 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2016 Chevrolet Trax was traveling westbound on the highway behind a 2007 Toyota Camry.
For unknown reasons, the driver of the Trax, 20-year-old Vincent James Granger of Park City, crashed into the rear of the Camry. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary medical aid. The driver of the Toyota, 20-year-old Lakisha Iyana Elizabeth Coleman of Wichita, and her passenger, 22-year-old Dezire Lauryn Miller of Wichita, were injured in the impact. Both parties were transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. No updates on the crash are 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 Rear-end Collisions
A rear-end crash can leave you with serious neck and spinal injuries due to the rapid back-and-forth nature of the impact. One of the most common types of accidents in the United States is a rear-end crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says they are responsible for about 28 percent of all reported accidents across the country and almost six percent of all traffic deaths each year. There are more than 1.7 million rear-end collisions reported annually, which hurt more than 500,000 people and kill 1,700 others. Statistics show that most of these accidents happen because drivers aren’t paying attention to the road and can’t stop in time to avoid hitting the back of another vehicle. After a car accident, it can be hard to get better on your own. You can file a strong personal injury claim with the help of a skilled legal team. Contact a Wichita car accident lawyer at Bretz Injury Law to get the most out of your case. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
