Junction City, KS (March 1, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler outside of Junction City on Thursday, February 29. The accident was reported on US-77 at around 6:38 a.m. Footage from the scene showed that the commercial truck overturned, blocking all lanes on the highway.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene. Two occupants were traveling in the rig at the time of the incident. The involved parties were treated by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further treatment were hospitalized by ambulance.
The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been determined. The area was later reopened almost four hours later. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Rollover Accidents in Kansas
A truck accident can be completely devastating, and there are more than 500,000 collisions involving commercial trucks in the United States each year. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and many more injuries. Large vehicles like big rigs and 18-wheelers are prone to overturning due to driver error or inclement roadway conditions. Statistics show that nearly 42 percent of truck rollovers take place on undivided highways. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a trucking accident, you need to be ready to pursue full and fair compensation with the help of a trained personal injury lawyer.
It is important that you have someone on your side fighting for your recovery. It can be hard to handle the aftermath of any crash, particularly one that involves a large commercial truck. You need a lawyer with a proven track record of handling truck injury cases. A qualified Junction City semi-truck crash lawyer can offer you the legal guidance needed to maximize your recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is just a phone call away. Contact us today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
