Scandia, KS (September 24, 2024) – On Monday, September 23, a truck driver was killed and others were injured after a collision in the Scandia area. The incident took place on US-36 near mile marker 230.7 late that night around 10:27 p.m. Local reports revealed that 38-year-old Andrew J. Pumphrey of Mankato was operating a Case IH tractor-trailer hauling some farm equipment traveling west on the highway at the time of the crash.
At the same time, 62-year-old Casey E. A. Tate of Luray was also headed westbound in a 2016 Freightliner truck. Tate struck the other truck from behind, causing Pumphrey to enter a south ditch. Pumphrey was ejected from the vehicle in the impact. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Pumphrey sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. Tate and another passenger in the rig, 46-year-old Michelle H. Hauger of Luray, were hurt. Hauger was transported to Republic County Hospital for treatment. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Tractor-trailer Crashes in Kansas
A crash involving a large semi-truck can be life-changing, and these massive vehicles can cause complete devastation in the event of a crash. There were 3,316 semi-truck crashes reported across Kansas in 2021 alone, but most recent year with complete statistics. This figure made up an estimated 18.9 percent of collisions in the state that year. Large trucks contributed to 153 deaths across the state, according to findings from the 2021 Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book.
When fully loaded, a semi-truck can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and a crash can result in major injuries and other damages. The team of lawyers at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you during this difficult time. Our Scandia semi-truck lawyers can be reached at 620-524-0080.
