Cherryvale, KS (November 8, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a two-vehicle collision involving a commercial truck in the Cherryvale area on Thursday, November 7. The incident took place on US-169 near County Road 4800 at around 4:13 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 14-year-old driver from Cherryvale was stopped at a stop sign in a 2013 Dodge Caravan at the time of the crash.
The driver entered the intersection without yielding to an oncoming 1996 Peterbilt semi-truck operated by 33-year-old Braden S. Harvey of Burlington. The semi attempted to enter southbound traffic on the highway, and the Dodge hit the trailer of the rig. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to aid the involved parties. The driver of the Dodge and their passenger, another 14-year-old from Cherryvale, were injured in the crash and transported to Labette Health Hospital for treatment. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident 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.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
Kansas is a state that plays an important role in the national transportation infrastructure. This means that many semi-trucks travel across the state’s roads, sharing the highways with other vehicles. Over 500,000 big truck accidents happen every year in the United States. These accidents result in over 5,000 fatalities on average per year, with many more suffering serious injuries Half-ton trucks are dangerous when they crash into smaller cars because they can weigh up to 70,000 pounds when they’re fully loaded. Because they have to work long hours on the road, truck drivers are often stressed out and make bad choices that cause terrible crashes. If you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a trucking accident, it is always in your best interests to work closely with a competent Cherryvale semi-truck crash lawyer. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
