Kinsley, KS (July 23, 2024) – There were fatal injuries reported in a two-vehicle crash in the Kinsley area on Monday, July 22. The deadly crash was reported on US-50 near US-183 early that morning around 6:30 a.m. Local reports indicated that 41-year-old Ronald R. Crabb of Raton, NM, was headed eastbound in a 2011 Toyota Camry when the vehicle went left of center.
The Camry collided with an oncoming 2022 Peterbilt semi-truck driven by 36-year-old Trenton C. Winter of Mount Hope. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Crabb sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased was later transported to McKillip Funeral Home. No other injuries were reported in the collision. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
In the event of a semi-truck accident, those traveling in passenger cars are at increased risk. These enormous vehicles are known for causing life-changing injuries. In the United States in 2020, there were 13.49 fatal heavy truck crashes per million people. The number of trucking accidents increased by nearly 27 percent from 2010. Approximately one in every 90 trucking accidents ends in a fatality. It is difficult to recover on your own following a severe truck accident. A knowledgeable attorney can assist you in putting together a compelling case for compensation if someone close to you is killed in a serious trucking accident.
It is always in your best interests to partner with a qualified Kinsley semi-truck accident lawyer to pursue a successful wrongful death claim. Your attorney can help make sure you get the most out of your case, and we will be by your side at every stage of your case. If you are ready to get to work on your claim, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
