Kansas City, KS (November 14, 2024) – A driver was injured after a crash involving a semi-truck in the Kansas City area on Wednesday, November 14. The accident took place on Interstate 635 early that morning around 8:13 a.m. Local reports revealed that 53-year-old Roberta L. Brightwell of Gladstone, MO, was driving a 2022 International semi merging onto the interstate from KS-32.
The trailer shifted and caused the truck to cross all lanes of traffic. The rig hit a median barrier before shifting to the right and hitting a 2005 Honda Accord driven by 31-year-old Dinier I. Matute Funez of Kansas City. The truck continued before hitting a barrier wall and coming to a rest. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene. Funez was transported by ambulance to the Kansas Univerity Medical Center for treatment. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck 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 Kansas City 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.
