Winona, KS (June 19, 2024) – Three people were hurt following a rollover crash caused by a tire blowout in the Winona area on Tuesday, June 18. The incident took place on US-40 WB near K-25 late that evening around 7:07 p.m. Local reports revealed that 49-year-old Steven Leroy Albers of Winona was traveling westbound in a 2004 Dodge Durango when the passenger rear tire blew.
Soon after, the Dodge traveled onto the north shoulder where it lost control and crossed both lanes of traffic. The Durango started to roll when it entered a south ditch before coming to a rest in a field in an upright position. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Albers and his two passengers, 68-year-old Colleen Weaver and 44-year-old Andra Kay Albers of Winona, were injured in the crash. All three victims were transported by ambulance to Citizens Medical Center for the treatment of serious injuries. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rollover Accidents in Kansas
A rollover collision can be extremely dangerous. If a passenger is not strapped up when the collision happens, they could be thrown from the vehicle and suffer serious injuries. According to the most recent crash statistics, rollovers represent less than 3 percent of reported crashes but approximately 33 percent of all reported road fatalities annually. The majority of these fatalities involve unrestrained passengers, who are at greater risk of being ejected in the event of a rollover. Your entire way of life may be at risk following a catastrophic rollover accident, and you must take every precaution to ensure the best possible recovery. This is often only achievable if you collaborate closely with an experienced Winona personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to fight for your full recovery. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
