Lakin, KS (August 27, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Lakin area on Monday, August 26. The crash was reported on K-25 about 11 miles north of US-50 early that morning around 6:32 p.m. Local reports revealed that 30-year-old Kase Ryan Wilson of Wichita Falls, TX was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup truck when he hit the trailer of a 2025 Kenworth semi-truck operated by 26-year-old Jeffrey Dillan Thompson of Perrtyon, TX.
Both vehicles left the roadway and entered opposite ditches. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Wilson and his passenger, 53-year-old Kenneth Neal Rhea of Cleveland, TX were injured in the impact. Both victims were transported by ambulance to Kearny County Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries were reported in the accident. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates 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.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Kansas
You don’t have to drive far to see a large semi-truck on a Kansas road or highway. When these big trucks get into accidents, it can be life-changing, and a large amount of trucking crashes take place across the state each year. 3,316 large or heavy car accidents left people hurt or killed in 2021. Every year, there are about 500,000 truck accidents across the country, which kill hundreds of people and badly hurt many more. If you or someone you care about gets seriously injured in a truck accident, you should be ready to work with an experienced Lakin semi-truck accident lawyer to build a strong compensation claim. The skilled legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case and fight for the recovery you are owed. If you are ready to get to work on your claim, we are just a phone call away. Contact our offices at 620-524-0080.
