Wichita, KS (August 13, 2024) – A woman was injured after a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial truck in the Wichita area on Monday, August 12. The accident was reported on Interstate 35 SB between Webb Road and Rock Road that afternoon around 1 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 32-year-old woman from El Dorado was driving a 1999 Ford Tauras when she was rear-ended by a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia driven by a 53-year-old male from Manitoba, Canada.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. The injured woman was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked to clear the scene, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
Large commercial trucks are prevalent on Kansas’s highways and roads. In an accident, these huge vehicles may be devastating, and every year, there are a lot of semi-truck crashes reported on Kansas roads. In 2021, 3,316 large or heavy vehicle collisions resulted in significant or even fatal injuries. Approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur nationwide each year, leaving hundreds dead and countless seriously injured. If you or a loved one sustains catastrophic injuries in a trucking accident, be ready to collaborate with an experienced lawyer to create a strong compensation case.
A crash involving a large semi-truck will always result in much more serious injuries than a typical collision. It is key that you can work closely with a competent Wichita semi-truck accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your full recovery. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
