Edgerton, KS (April 29, 2024) – One person was killed and another was seriously hurt after a head-on crash involving a commercial truck in the Edgerton area on Sunday, April 28. The deadly accident took place on Interstate 35 NB near Edgerton Road early that morning around 3:20 a.m. Local reports revealed that 27-year-old Matthew E. Karabas of Monroe, NJ, was traveling south in the northbound lanes of the interstate at the time of the crash.
At the same time, 29-year-old Garrido S. Chinea of Kansas City, MO, was traveling north in a 2024 Freightliner semi-truck. The two vehicles collided head-on. Karabas was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center by ambulance in critical condition. A passenger in the Jeep, 22-year-old Eric M. Diaz of Melbourne, FL, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
It is normal to feel anxious when sharing the road with a commercial truck. According to statistics, these massive vehicles are involved in over 500,000 crashes every year, resulting in over 5,000 fatalities and many more serious injuries. A massive rig can weigh about 70,000 pounds when fully loaded, and trucks are especially dangerous in collisions with passenger cars. Statistics show that many of these crashes involve passenger vehicles. These crashes are often caused by truckers who are pushed to operate long hours on the road, causing them to make risky decisions that result in serious crashes. Consult with a knowledgeable Edgerton semi-truck accident attorney to file a claim and pursue full compensation. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
