Wichita, KS (March 22, 2024) – On Wednesday, March 20, a pedestrian was killed after a serious traffic accident in the Wichita area. Late that night at around 8:30 p.m., the deadly crash was reported at the corner of 13th Street and Broadway Street. The victim was traveling through the intersection on foot when she was hit by an oncoming motor vehicle.
The pedestrian, later identified as Donna Cheever, was hit by a 2008 GMC Sierra driven by a 37-year-old Wichita woman. Cheever suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. She was later pronounced dead. No further information on the deadly crash has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas
Traveling as a pedestrian is never completely safe. When you travel near a busy road or even a road with just a single car, there is always the chance of being hit when traveling on foot. Unfortunately, pedestrians are not entirely safe in Kansas. The pedestrian fatality rate has experienced a drastic uptick in recent years, highlighting the importance of maintaining safe roads. An estimated 17 percent of traffic fatalities in 2021 involved pedestrians and the most common age of victims was from 55 to 64 years old. If you lost someone in a deadly crash you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim in order to regain lost compensation.
There is too much at risk to leave your case to chance. It is often difficult for grieving families to pursue compensation on their own. Life is never easy after such a tragic loss, and you likely will not be in the appropriate state of thought to pursue a legal claim alone. A qualified Wichita wrongful death lawyer can help you during this difficult time to help you in your recovery. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0038 to get started on your case.
