Cherryvale, KS (March 8, 2024) – On Thursday evening, March 7, one person was killed and another was hurt following a two-vehicle crash in the Cherryvale area. The deadly accident took place on US-169 that evening at around 6:10 p.m. Local reports revealed that a Ford Ranger pickup truck driven by 29-year-old Laura Erbe was traveling northbound when it traveled left of center.
The pickup sideswiped a southbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by a man from Thayer. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Erbe sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other driver was also hurt and treated at the scene. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the fatal accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
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.
Sideswipe Crashes in Kansas
Reckless drivers are all over Kansas roads, and it only takes one person to cause a life-changing car accident. Many motorists will recklessly change lanes and speed on the state’s roads. This increases the risk of a sideswipe, where a car hits the side of a nearby vehicle. According to findings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there are more than 242,000 sideswipe crashes reported each year in the United States. These collisions contribute to more than 2,500 deaths and 27,000 injuries. Nearly 2.7 percent of traffic fatalities involve sideswipes on average.
Deadline with a serious crash is never easy, and you may be wondering how you are going to make a full recovery. A trained Cherryvale car crash lawyer will be able to help you pursue a strong claim for compensation. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to act as your legal advocate during this difficult time. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080.
