Dundee, KS (March 15, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a semi-truck accident in the Dundee area on Wednesday, March 13. The incident was reported that afternoon at around 2:40 p.m. on US-56 near SW 80th Avenue. Local reports revealed that a pickup truck collided with a 2024 Kenworth at the scene.
It was reported that the semi-truck, operated by Kelsey Jackson of Hutchinson was traveling westbound hauling a trailer loaded with agriculture chemicals. The pickup collided with the rear of the truck as it slowed to make a right turn. The Nissan truck became stuck underneath the trailer and was dragged a short distance before coming to a stop.
The driver of the pickup, Randy Johnson of Pawnee Rock, was extricated from the vehicle by responding emergency units. He was transported to KU Medical Center in Great Bend for treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local authorities, and more updates will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
A large truck can be completely devastating in the event of a crash. Statistics show that the majority of trucking accidents involve passenger cars. There are more than 500,000 trucking accidents reported each year across the country, contributing to thousands of deaths and many more injuries. When fully equipped, a commercial truck can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and when traveling at highway speeds, a passenger vehicle does not stand a chance in a collision. A competent personal injury lawyer will be able to help you during this difficult time in order to pursue a full recovery.
You must know that you do not have to pursue a case on your own in order to get the compensation you are owed after a serious 18-wheeler crash. A trained Dundee semi-truck crash lawyer at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight for your legal rights. Call us today at 620-524-0080.
