Junction City, KS (November 4, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Junction City area on Sunday, November 3. The accident took place on Interstate 70 WB near KS-18 that night around 6:35 p.m. Local reports revealed that 37-year-old Sukhrob Dastanov of Mason, OH was driving a 2019 Freightliner semi-truck headed eastbound in the right lane of the interstate.
Due to heavy rain, the semi lost control and veered to the left and across the median into westbound traffic. The truck sideswiped a 2015 GMC Terrain driven by 25-year-old Jalen O. Williams-Flanigan of Junction City. The crash caused the GMC to veer to the right into a north ditch where it hit an embankment and rolled before coming to a rest facing north. The semi continued traveling west before coming to a rest facing east in the ditch. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene, and Williams-Flanigan and his passenger, 30-year-old Endia S. McNeal of Junction City. Both parties were transported by ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital in Junction City for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with Jalen O. Williams-Flanigan, Endia S. McNeal, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
When you are involved in a crash with a large semi-truck, the resulting injuries and other damages can be life-changing. Kansas has a serious issue with roadway safety, and 18-wheelers are involved in an estimated 18.9 percent of roadway fatalities across the state. There were 3,316 trucking accidents reported across the state in 2021. That year, 153 people were killed in semi-truck crashes in Kansas.
A trained Junction City truck accident lawyer can help you pursue a recovery during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you optimize your recovery. Contact us today at 620-524-0080 to discuss your case during a free initial consultation. You will be glad you did.
