Kansas City, KS (April 29, 2024) – A driver was hurt after a semi-truck collided head-on with a passenger car in the Kansas City area on Sunday, April 28. The accident was reported on Interstate 70 EB near mile marker 412 early that morning around 3:25 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2012 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Liuver Contero-Pupo of Jacksonville, FL, was traveling eastbound on the interstate when the vehicle hydroplaned.
The truck entered westbound traffic where it collided head-on with another Freightliner. The impact caused the second vehicle to veer left where it hit a barrier wall and rolled. The second driver, 37-year-old Bernadin Lenescar of Grovetown, GA, was injured and treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. The area was temporarily closed emergency crews were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Head-on Collisions in Kansas
When it comes to car accidents, head-on collisions are considerably more likely to cause fatal injuries. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that these crashes have a nearly 56 percent fatality rate, considerably higher than other types of collisions. These accidents are typically caused by careless drivers who swerve into oncoming traffic, but they can also be brought on by outside causes like broken-down cars or poor road conditions. Head-on wrecks are extremely deadly. Although accounting for fewer than 2 percent of reported crashes nationally, they are responsible for over 10 percent of roadway deaths each year on American roads. You must be ready to protect your legal rights after a serious crash by partnering with a trained lawyer.
You need to do everything in your power to maximize your recovery after a serious collision. A competent Kansas City car crash lawyer will be able to help you navigate the complicated claims process. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
