El Dorado, KS (April 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, April 9, a local woman was hurt after a vehicle collision in the El Dorado area. The accident was reported that morning around 8:50 a.m. at the 3500 block of W. Central Avenue. Local reports revealed that two vehicles collided at the scene.
It was later reported that a 20-year-old El Dorado woman was driving a 2014 Volkswagen headed west on Central when she collided with a 2018 Peterbilt semi hauling a trailer operated by a 33-year-old Tulsa, OK, man. Both vehicles came to a stop on the westbound shoulder of the roadway. The driver of the Volkswagen was transported to a local hospital in Wichita for the treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries were reported in the accident. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-trailer crashes in Kansas
You are probably going to get severe injuries if you are in an accident with a big semi-truck. In most truck accidents in the United States, the passenger vehicle is involved. Unfortunately, there is a far higher chance of serious injury for passengers in smaller cars. According to statistics, there are over 500,000 trucking accidents nationwide each year that result in over 5,000 fatalities. In an accident, the weight of a fully loaded truck—which can reach tens of thousands of pounds—can easily change lives and leave you with debilitating or permanent injuries. It is always in your best interests to work with a skilled lawyer to get the most out of your case.
You should not wait to take action after a serious semi-truck accident. Consult with a qualified El Dorado 18-wheeler crash lawyer as soon as possible to get started on your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you every step of the way. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0038 to discuss your case with a skilled lawyer.
