Lawrence, KS (May 25, 2024) – On Friday, May 24, there were confirmed injuries after a crash involving a Mack truck in the Lawrence area. The incident was reported on Interstate 70 near mile marker 199.6 that afternoon around 3:47 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 34-year-old Spencer Banks of Topeka was traveling westbound on the interstate in a 2008 Mack truck when the rig experienced a tire blowout.
The blowout caused Banks to lose control of the truck. A 2015 Subaru Forrester driven by 19-year-old Jonah Patten of Statesboro, GA, was trying to pass the vehicle in the left lane when the blowout occurred. The Mack truck hit the Subaru, pushing the car into a barrier wall. Debris related to the crash smashed a 2010 Honda Civic driven by 23-year-old Haley Wiercinski of Lake Quivira. Local reports indicated that Patten and Wiercinski were hurt in the collision, and both were treated by attending medical personnel. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Trucking Accidents in Kansas
It is common to experience anxiety when driving beside a commercial truck. These enormous vehicles are involved in over 500,000 collisions annually, which cause over 5,000 fatalities and many more severe injuries. When fully packed, a large rig can weigh up to 70,000 pounds, and trucks pose a particular risk in collisions with passenger automobiles. Numerous passenger cars are involved in these crashes, and truck drivers are frequently at blame for these collisions because they are pressured to work long hours on the road. This leads them to make unsafe judgments that end in catastrophic collisions. It is always in your best interests to consult a qualified Lawrence semi-truck accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to work on your case to fight for your full recovery. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
