The incident occurred on August 19th, 2024, at 11:10AM on Highway 5 near Olathe Drive. 52-year-old Kimberly D. Morgan was running at the edge of the roadway near a hilltop. Meanwhile, 48-year-old David L. Rogers was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado southbound, and as they travelled over a hilltop, they side swiped Kimberly while they were running. Kimberly Morgan suffered from moderate injuries and was transported by Mercy Ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. David Rogers was uninjured, and they were wearing a safety device at the time. The Chevrolet Colorado received minor damage and was driven from the scene, the status of the vehicle’s insurance is unknown.
There is an inherent level of risk as a pedestrian whenever vehicles are being operated within one’s vicinity. Additionally, highways tend to be especially dangerous, as about ¾ of pedestrian fatalities occur on the open road versus at intersections (National Center for Health Statistics, 2022). When you’re injured by a vehicle, you should not have to worry about dealing with insurance companies and the details of medical expenses. At A.W. Smith Law, our attorneys can handle these logistical problems, allowing you to fully focus on recovery. Our experienced team has worked on thousands of cases involving motor vehicle crashes. If you or a loved one has been suffering due to an accident like this one, please do not wait to reach out to the A.W. Smith Law Firm.