In the crash, Hughes was riding in a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The crash happened here: I-135 mile marker 39 southbound or 1 mile south east of Hesston. The police described the crash like this:
Vehicle 1 was northbound on I135 in the right lane, Vehicle 2 was southbound on I-135 in the right lane. Vehicle 1 right rear tire blew, vehicle 1 then crossed the center line to left, left the roadway and crossed the median. Vehicle 1 then struck Vehicle 2 in the the roadway on I-135 southbound.Injuries
Hughes was injured. Hughes was taken to Wesley Medical - Wichita.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 1996 Ford Explorer with Kansas license plate number 348BIB was not stated. It was insured by State Farm It was removed from the crash scene by Auto House and taken to ghe tow lot. The damage to the 2011 Chevrolet Impala with Texas license plate number DW1D290 was not stated. It was insured by AAA- Auto Club Company Mutual. It was removed from the crash scene by Auto House and taken to the tow lot.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
The Kansas State Highway Patrol Trooper with badge number K168 wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned case number 2017-008732 to this crash. 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 the 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
Hughes may have an insurance claim against State Farm, AAA- Auto Club Company Mutual 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. In Kansas, Personal Injury Protection (PIP or No-fault) pays for medical expenses, rehabilitation, funeral expenses, lost wages, and in-home assistance for the driver and the passengers injured in a crash. It does not matter who is at fault. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will increase the amount of money Hughes recovers for injuries. For more information watch How Insurance Companies Take Advantage of the Little Guy.
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 Risk Plan.
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