Wichita, KS (August 19, 2024) – Two people were injured after a car accident in the Wichita area on Sunday, August 18. The incident took place on Interstate 35 SB near mile marker 40.6 that afternoon around 1:24 p.m. Local reports revealed that 19-year-old Damon Estes of Osawatomie was traveling southbound on the interstate along with a 2024 Freightliner semi-truck driven by 23-year-old Navdeep Singh of Winnipeg.
For unknown reasons, Estes failed to slow on the roadway and crashed into the rear of the trailer. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Estes and his passenger, 31-year-old Glenn Seba of Atchison, were both hurt in the collision. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. No further information on the accident 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 victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Collisions in Kansas
Large commercial vehicles are a common sight on Kansas’s roads. Over 500,000 large semi-truck crashes are reported on American roads each year, resulting in over 5,000 fatalities and countless more serious injuries. Massive rigs can weigh as much as 70,000 pounds when fully loaded, and semi-trucks provide a risk in collisions with passenger cars. Unfortunately, data indicates that smaller cars are involved in the majority of trucking accidents. Due to pressure to put in long hours on the road, truck drivers frequently make poor decisions that result in catastrophic incidents. This greatly increases the likelihood of a serious collision. You must be ready to fight for a full recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a competent legal team.
Your life may never be the same after a serious crash involving an 18-wheeler. It is key that you have a trained team of Wichita semi-truck accident lawyers on your side to help you through your recovery. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
