Colwich, KS (March 12, 2024) – A pileup collision involving a semi-truck in the Colwich area on Monday, March 11, resulted in confirmed injuries. The accident was reported on K-96 in Sedgwick County early that morning. Local sources indicated that three vehicles were traveling westbound on the highway in the right lane when a fourth vehicle was headed east in the left lane.
It was then that a 2019 Ram 3500 pickup truck struck the rear of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The impact caused the Chevy to hit the rear of a trailer hauled by a 2002 Sterling semi, causing the truck to spin into the median. The Dodge then crossed the centerline and collided with an oncoming 2017 Mack semi.
The drivers of the second and fourth vehicles were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The area was temporarily shut down as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision 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.
Kansas Semi-Truck Accidents
When you collide with a large semi-truck, you are at risk of suffering life-changing injuries. Statistics show that the majority of 18-wheeler collisions in Texas involve passenger cars. There are more than 500,000 truck accidents involving commercial trucks in the United States each year. Truck accidents can be very devastating. Thousands are killed and many more are hurt in these collisions each year. In Kansas, there are more than 8,300 trucking accidents reported each year, and these collisions contribute to 87 fatalities on average. You should contact a qualified attorney in order to pursue a claim for compensation.
There is too much at risk to leave your recovery to chance after a life-changing truck accident. A trained Colwich semi-truck crash lawyer is prepared to help you during this difficult time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law understands the law and is ready to get to work on your case. If you want to pursue a claim, contact us today at 620-524-0038.
