Colby, KS (October 21, 2024) – A driver was killed and a passenger was injured after a rollover car accident in the Colby area on Sunday, October 21. The deadly crash took place on County Road U early that morning around 8:45 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 16-year-old Colby resident was driving a 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck heading eastbound on the roadway.
Near the 2700 block of County Road U, the vehicle made an unstable movement, and the driver over-corrected. The truck entered a south ditch and continued traveling forward into a nearby cornfield. The pickup overturned several times before coming to a stop facing northwest. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 16-year-old passenger was injured and transported by ambulance to Citizens Medical Center. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Rollover Accidents in Kansas
Getting into a car accident is never fun, and each year more people are hurt in killed in serious crashes nationwide. Rollovers are some of the most severe and life-changing types of collisions possible. A total of 7,640 people died in rollover accidents in the United States in 2021. The majority of rollover deaths involve unrestrained passengers. The numbers show that only a single car is involved in almost 85 percent of deadly rollovers, and 15 percent involve two or more vehicles. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation by working closely with a trained legal team.
The steps you take immediately after the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one can impact the rest of your life. It’s always in your best interests to work closely with a Colby personal injury lawyer at Bretz Injury Law to pursue justice and collect compensation for your catastrophic loss. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
