Gove City, KS (October 19, 2024) – Two people were injured after a driver veered into oncoming traffic on a Gove City highway on Friday, October 18. The incident took place on KS-23 near Gove County Road I that afternoon around 12:40 p.m. Local reports revealed that 18-year-old Alexandra L. Ortiz of Dodge City was headed southbound in a 2007 Toyota Camry when she fell asleep behind the wheel and entered oncoming traffic.
It was revealed that 42-year-old Ryan S. Moss of Menlo was headed north in a 1988 Peterbilt semi-truck. Moss had to enter an east ditch to avoid a head-on crash with the oncoming Toyota, but the Camry hit two driver’s side axles on the truck. The Toyota came to a rest in the east ditch, along with the Peterbilt. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary medical aid. Both drivers were transported by ambulance to Gove County Medical Center for treatment. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Crashes in Kansas
In an accident, a big commercial truck can easily cause life-changing injuries. In fact, one in 12 deaths on the roads are caused by crashes involving semi-trucks. In the past year, nearly 5,005 people were killed in large truck accidents. Many of these accidents were caused by mistakes made by a truck driver. This is likely because truckers have to spend a lot of time on the road to get their work done on time. About 23 percent of injury trucking accidents happen on country roads. Over the past year, 4,082 people were hurt in truck accidents across the country.
It’s important that you are ready to work closely with a trained team of Gove City truck accident lawyers to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight for you. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
