South Haven, KS (August 9, 2024) – Two people were left with injuries following a rear-end collision in the area of South Haven on Thursday, August 8. The collision took place on US-177 SB near E. 180th Street that afternoon around 1:40 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2019 Freightliner semi and a 2013 Ford Escape were traveling southbound at the time of the impact.
It was reported that the driver of the Ford, 71-year-old John Stemle of Blackwell, OK, slowed down due to a farm tractor on the highway. The truck, driven by 66-year-old Maryland Lyons of Nashville, TN, crested a hill when it crashed into the back of the Escape. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both Stemle and his passenger, 75-year-old Marilyn Stemle, also from Blackwell, were injured and transported to Caldwell Regional Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Crashes in Kansas
Kansas roadways are filled with massive commercial trucks and every year, more than 500,000 major semi-truck crashes are reported on American roads, leaving over 5,000 people dead and countless more seriously injured. When fully loaded, massive rigs can weigh up to 70,000 pounds, and semi-trucks pose a risk in crashes with passenger automobiles. Unfortunately, statistics show that most trucking accidents involve smaller automobiles. Truck drivers often make bad judgments that result in catastrophic crashes because they are under pressure to put in long hours on the road, which significantly raises the probability of an unintentional collision. You need to be ready to defend your legal rights after a life-changing crash by working closely with a trained team of South Haven semi-truck accident lawyers. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to fight to protect your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
