Coolidge, KS (August 18, 2024) – A truck driver was hurt after a collision involving two semi-trucks on Thursday, August 15. The accident was reported on US-50 near Road G late that night around 6:59 p.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties.
It was later revealed that 77-year-old Ramon Zook of Florence was driving a tractor-trailer when they rear-ended another semi driven by 51-year-old Hua Liu of Atlanta, GA. Both vehicles were headed westbound on the highway leading to the collision. Zook was transported to Newman Regional Hospital by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. Liu was provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel and later released. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
18-Wheeler Accidents in Kansas
Everyone on the road is at risk when a large semi-truck is on the road. These enormous vehicles have a history of causing both monetary losses and injuries that could change a person’s life. There were 13.49 fatal heavy truck collisions per million people in the United States in 2020, with an almost 27 percent increase in truck accidents between 2010 and 2011. According to statistics, a trucking accident results in a death approximately every 90 seconds. It’s difficult to recover from a severe truck accident on your own. An experienced attorney can assist you in constructing a compelling compensation case if you or a loved one sustains injuries in a serious 18-wheeler accident.
It is difficult to manage the aftermath of a crash, but one involving a large commercial truck is even harder. It is even more important that you have a competent Coolidge semi-truck accident lawyer on your side. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your legal rights during this time. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
