Cuba, KS (July 18, 2024) – On Tuesday, July 16, a driver was killed following a crash with a semi-truck outside of Cuba. The deadly accident took place on US-36 in Washington County that afternoon. Local reports indicated that Brian L. Dowling of Manhattan was traveling eastbound in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck as he attempted to pass a tractor-trailer.
As Dowling re-entered the lane, he collided with the westbound semi-truck. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. Dowling sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The operator of the semi was not injured in the accident. No further updates on the crash are 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.
Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
There is a good chance that the occupant of a passenger car will suffer the most in the event of a semi-truck accident. These massive vehicles have a reputation for inflicting damage that can permanently change a victim’s life. In 2020, there were 13.49 fatal heavy truck crashes per million people in the United States. This represents an increase of about 27 percent, compared to a 10.6 percent increase from 2010. Someone was killed in roughly every 90 trucking accidents on average. After a catastrophic truck accident, recovering on your own is not an easy task. You can make a strong case for compensation with the help of an experienced lawyer.
It is always in your best interests to partner with a qualified Cuba wrongful death lawyer to pursue a successful wrongful death claim. Your attorney can help make sure you get the most out of your case, and we will be by your side at every stage of your case. If you are ready to get to work on your claim, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080. You will be glad that we are on your side.
