Colby, KS (April 3, 2024) – On Tuesday, March 2, there were reported injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Colby area. The accident was reported that night around 10:36 p.m. on K-25 near Couty Road K. Local reports revealed that a semi-truck was involved in the accident.
According to local sources, a 2024 Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by 37-year-old Taylor S. Stabel of Lakin, KS, was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. Lakin was hit by a northbound 2009 Peterbilt semi-tractor driven by 25-year-old Efren Ortega of Imperial, NE. Stable was hurt and transported to Citizen’s Medical Center for treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-truck Accidents in Kansas
It is common for Kansas drivers to share the road with large semi-trucks. The state plays a key role in the national transportation infrastructure, and the majority of cargo in the United States is shipped by truck. Unfortunately, this increases the risk of a catastrophic trucking accident. Statistics show that there are more than 500,000 collisions reported annually involving large trucks, contributing to more than 5,000 deaths and many more severe injuries. When fully loaded, a truck can weigh nearly 70,000 pounds. This is sufficient to cause life-changing injuries in the event of a crash traveling at highway speeds. Passenger cars are involved in the majority of these accidents, and unfortunately, those traveling in these vehicles are much more likely to suffer serious injuries.
It is important that you are ready to get to work on your case as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. With the help of a qualified Colby semi-truck crash lawyer, you can pursue the strongest case possible to maximize your recovery. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
