Wichita, KS (June 19, 2024) – On Tuesday, June 18, there were reported injuries after a multi-vehicle collision in the Wichita area. The incident was reported on Interstate 135 near 29th Street that afternoon around 1 p.m. Local reports indicated that a school bus and a semi-truck were involved in the collision.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The school bus and the commercial truck were spotted on the shoulder. At this time, the circumstances leading to the incident have not been determined. It is unknown if there were any children onboard the bus at the time of the accident. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. 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 Crashes in Kansas
Commercial rigs often travel along Kansas roads and highways. Large semi-trucks are said to be involved in over 500,000 collisions annually, which cause over 5,000 fatalities and numerous severe injuries. When fully loaded, a large rig can weigh up to 70,000 pounds, and trucks pose a particular risk in collisions with passenger automobiles. Unfortunately, statistics show that most trucking accidents involve smaller vehicles. Truck drivers are frequently to blame for these collisions because they are pressured to work long hours on the road, which leads them to make unsafe judgments that end in catastrophic collisions. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a trucking accident, you must be ready to pursue a strong claim for compensation with the help of a trained legal team. A competent Wichita semi-truck accident lawyer will be willing to fight for your full recovery. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue successful cases. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
