Russell Gene Owens, 45, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was in a Crash on March 31, 2017 in Thomas County, Kansas

Russell Gene Owens, a 45-year old male, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was involved in a crash on March 31, 2017 in Thomas County, Kansas. The crash happened at 10:30 AM  on I70 at milepost 74.5, westbound, or approximately one and one-half miles north of U40 in Thomas County..

Injuries

Owens was possible injury and was taken to Logan County Hospital.

Vehicle Damage

Owens's 2001 Ford Sport Utility Vehicle with Oklahoma license plate 644MBL was wrecked. Owens's Ford was removed from the wreck scene by Oakley Motors and taken to their tow lot.

How To Get The Highway Patrol Report

Trooper K167 of the Kansas State Highway Patrol wrote up the report. The KSHP assigned report number 2017-004062 to this wreck. The KSHP charges $5.00 for each copy of the report plus additional fees of $2.00 for each witness statement. But you can call 877-925-1969 to request a free copy of the report. 

In order to get a report through the KSHP website, you must create a Kansas.gov account and give them your credit card. You must agree to be subject to Kansas Statute 45-230: Unlawful Use Of Names Derived From Public Records. This statute imposes on those subject to it "a civil penalty in an action brought by the attorney general or county or district attorney" of up to "$500 for each violation."

Insurance Claim

Owens may have an insurance claim against LibertyMutual, Usaa or another insurance company. A lawyer will maximize the amount collected from the insurance companies. In most cases, injured people can recover money for their medical bills, lost wages, and for their pain and suffering—even if a family member was driving. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will increase the amount Owens recovers for injuries. For more information watch 5 Reasons To Not Hire Your Local Lawyer.

Did the crash involve someone with no insurance? Was this a hit and run crash? Call 877-925-1969 to find out if you can still make a claim under the Kansas Automobile Assigned Claims Plan.

Contact lawyer Burt True at True & Associates in Overland Park, Kansas to talk. Call 877-925-1969. Lawyer Burt True will answer the phone and your questions. What do you have to lose?

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