Mulvane, KS (April 13, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck in the Mulvane area on Wednesday, April 10. The accident was reported early that morning around 9:30 a.m. on Kansas Turnpike near Kansas Star Casino. Three victims were injured as a result of the crash.
It was later revealed that a semi-truck drifted into a closed-off area on the road where it hit a transit van with two people inside. The trucker and both occupants of the van were transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. All southbound lanes were closed as emergency crews were present. The road was later reopened at around noon. The identities of the involved parties have not been provided. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
18-wheeler Crashes in Kansas
Kansas plays a key role in the national transport system, and that means it is common to share the highway with a large semi-truck These enormous vehicles are involved in over 500,000 reported crashes a year, with over 5,000 fatalities and many injuries, according to the latest crash statistics. When fully loaded, a large rig can weigh close to 70,000 pounds, and 18-wheelers pose a particular risk to those traveling in smaller vehicles, which are involved in the majority of trucking accidents. It is important that you are able to work with an experienced lawyer following a catastrophic 18-wheeler collision to file a claim and seek the full compensation you are owed.
Your entire way of life can be changed forever after a catastrophic trucking accident. It is always in your best interests to work with a qualified Mulvane semi-truck accident lawyer to pursue the full value of your claim. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you every step of the way. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case with the help of an experienced attorney.
