Canville, KS (August 14, 2024) – A driver was injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Canville area on Tuesday, August 13. The collision was reported at the corner of 160th Road and Douglas Road late that night around 5:10 p.m. Local reports revealed that 33-year-old Christopher Gericke of Chanute was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling westbound on 160th Road as a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by a 15-year-old Chanute resident was headed south on Douglas Road.
The Dodge reportedly had sirens engaged when the driver failed to yield to the oncoming Ford, and both vehicles collided. The impact caused the F-150 to roll. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. The 15-year-old motorist was injured and transported to Labette Health Hospital by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. 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 the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Rollover Accidents
Every rollover collision is a horrible tragedy. The number of these collisions has only gone up in recent years, contributing to an increase in fatalities nationwide. Rollover collisions claimed the lives of 7,640 passenger car occupants nationwide in 2021 alone. The majority of these deaths were unrestrained passengers, according to crash records. A single car is involved in roughly 85 percent of rollover crashes that result in fatalities, with two or more vehicles being involved in the remaining 15 percent. You need to be ready to pursue a full recovery by working closely with a competent legal team after a life-changing auto accident.
The steps you take to recover after a crash are important. When you work closely with a qualified Canville auto accident lawyer, you will be able to get the most out of your recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
