In the crash, Koerner Jr. was driving a 2006 Chrysler 300. The crash happened here: Interstate 70 milepost 157 eastbound, or 2 miles west of Hays on Interstate 70. The police described the crash like this:
Vehicle 1 was westbound on eastbound Interstate 70 at milepost 157 exit ramp. Vehicle 2 was eastbound on Interstate 70 milepost 157 in the passing lane. Vehicle 1 tried to make a U-turn on to Interstate 70 eastbound. Vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 came to rest in the median. Vehicle 1 came to rest in the middle of both eastbound lanes of Interstate 70.Injuries
Koerner Jr. was possible injury. Koerner Jr. was taken to Hays Medical Center.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2006 Chrysler 300 with Kansas license plate number 7577 was not stated. It was insured by USAA Casualty It was removed from the crash scene by 5-Star Amoco and taken to their lot.The damage to the 2015 Chrysler 200 with Montana license plate number BUS164 was not stated. It was insured by USAA. It was removed from the crash scene by Davis Auto and taken to their lot.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
The Kansas State Highway Patrol Trooper with badge number K253 wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned case number 2017-010391 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
Koerner Jr. may have an insurance claim against USAA Casualty, 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. 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 Koerner Jr. 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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