Grainfield, KS (March 26, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a multi-vehicle crash in the Grainfield area on Monday, March 25. The accident was reported that afternoon at around 3:40 p.m. on Interstate 70 near mile marker 99 in Gove County. A 2021 Freightliner semi-tractor lost control and jackknifed on the interstate.
The commercial truck hit a 2022 Dodge Durango. The truck continued to slide where it hit a 2024 Toyota Highlander driven by 72-year-old Ronald L. Busch of Lakewood, CO. A passenger in the Toyota, 61-year-old Eric T. Brown, also of Lakewood, CO, was transported to Quinter Hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries have been reported at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
When a smaller car is involved in a crash with a semi-truck, its occupants are more likely to suffer more serious injuries. Unfortunately, statistics show that the majority of trucking accidents involve passenger vehicles. The number of deadly trucking accidents has increased by nearly 4 percent. In Kansas, there were 3,316 crashes reported involving large or heavy trucks in 2021. Many of these accidents resulted in fatal and severe injuries. If you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a trucking accident, it is key that you are ready to get to work on a strong compensation claim with the help of a trained lawyer.
It is difficult to manage a claim for compensation on your own after a serious trucking accident. When you work with a qualified Grainfield semi-truck crash lawyer, you will be in a much better situation to get the full value of your claim. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record fighting for our client’s recovery. You do not want to be left on your own during this difficult time. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
