Sabetha, KS (October 24, 2024) – A passenger was left with injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Sabetha area on Wednesday, October 23. The accident took place on US-75 NB near 290th Street at around 5:01 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2011 Ford F-150 pickup truck and a 2008 Toyota Tundra pickup truck were traveling northbound on the highway leading up to the crash.
The driver of the Ford, 45-year-old Cosetta D. Frankes of Horton, traveled partially to the right shoulder to make a U-turn. The driver of the Toyota, 25-year-old Blake M. Toribio-Butler of Midwest City, OK, attempted to pass the Ford. Both vehicles collided and came to a rest on the roadway. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. A passenger in the Ford, 50-year-old David M. Smith of Marysville, was injured and transported by ambulance to Sabetha Hospital. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
U-Turn Crashes in Kansas
Drivers can engage in reckless actions behind the wheel that put others in danger. Sometimes, drivers will make potentially dangerous maneuvers like U-turns on the road. This is perfectly safe when there is a designated lane, but it can be dangerous in other cases. These are known as illegal U-turns and can cause serious injuries in the event of a crash. Recent numbers show that intersections are the scene of about a quarter of all traffic deaths in the United States. Many of these deaths are caused by illegal U-turns. Trying to make one at any of these maneuvers at a crossroads greatly raises the risk of an accident. If you a loved one is hurt in a car accident, you need to be ready to fight for your future by working closely with a competent team of Sabetha personal injury lawyers. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
