Wano, KS (September 13, 2024) – A driver was injured in a car crash in the Wano area on Thursday, September 12. The collision took place on K-27 near County Road 7 at around 5:15 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2024 Peterbilt semi-truck and a 2017 Subaru Outback were headed northbound on the highway leading up to the crash.
The operator of the semi, 27-year-old William H. Troyer of Wilburton, OK, began to pass the Subaru when the driver of the passenger car, 36-year-old Sara Mullins of St. Francis, began to make a left turn onto County Road 7. The semi crashed into the Outback. Both vehicles came to a rest on the eastbound shoulder. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Mullins was transported by ambulance to Cheyenne County Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
18-Wheeler Crashes in Kansas
A large truck can be completely devastating in the event of a collision, and statistics show that 12 percent of all road deaths are caused by accidents involving semi-trucks. In a recent year, 5,005 large commercial trucks were involved in fatal collisions. Almost 87 percent of truck crashes are caused by some degree of human error, likely due to the fact that truckers spend so much time on the road in order to meet tight deadlines. More than half of all deadly big truck accidents happen on rural roads, and 23 percent of accidents involving big trucks end in injury. A total of 4,082 people were hurt in trucking accidents nationwide in a recent year. If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt in a trucking accident, it is important that you consult with a trained Wano semi-truck accident lawyer to pursue the strongest claim possible. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
