Montezuma, KS (October 31, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a crash involving a commercial truck in the Montezuma area on Wednesday, October 30. The accident took place near the US-50 and KS-23 interchange early that morning around 7 a.m. Local reports revealed that 77-year-old Patricia Lou Dewey of Cimarron was headed eastbound on US-50 in a 2022 Lincoln Navigator.
At the same time, 22-year-old Inoel Martinez-Rubio of Garden City was also traveling east on the highway in a 2007 Kenworth semi-truck. The Lincoln hit the front end of the third axel on the semi. The Navigator came to a rest in the eastbound lanes facing south. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both drivers were reportedly injured. Dewey was transported by ambulance to St. Catherine’s Hospital for treatment. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with Patricia Lou Dewey, Inoel Martinez-Rubio, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
18-wheeler Accidents in Kansas
When you share the road with a large truck, it can be a scary experience. This is because we all know how devastating these massive vehicles can be in the event of a crash. Like other types of deadly crashes, the number of fatal trucking accidents is on the rise. In Kansas, there were 3,316 large or heavy vehicle crashes recorded in 2021, resulting in fatal and life-changing injuries. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you need to be prepared to begin constructing a solid compensation claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney.
It’s never easy to completely recover after a serious semi-truck crash. You may never be the same again, but a trained Montezuma semi-truck accident lawyer can help you pursue the maximum value of your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case with the help of our skilled legal team. You will be glad you did.
