Wichita, KS (May 31, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a crash involving a commercial truck in the Wichita area on Thursday, May 30. The incident took place on Interstate 35 in Butler County that afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that 25-year-old Madisyn Keller of Hays was traveling northbound in the left lane in a 2013 Honda Accord when the vehicle hydroplaned.
The Honda sideswiped a 2022 Freightliner semi-truck driven by 50-year-old Casey Welch of Topeka before hitting a barrier wall. The Accord was inoperable and had to be towed from the scene. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Both Keller and her passenger, 25-year-old Haley Williams of Peru, were transported by ambulance to Wesley Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries were reported in the collision. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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 Accidents in Kansas
When a passenger car collides with a large semi-truck, there is a strong chance of serious injuries. These large vehicles have the potential to inflict serious harm in an accident. In the United States in 2020, there were 13.49 fatal heavy truck crashes per million people. Compared to 10.6 percent in 2010, this is a nearly 27 percent increase. In 2020, there were 1.12 fatalities on average from heavy truck accidents. In almost 90 of those collisions, there was only one fatality. It can be difficult to recover on your own after a serious trucking accident. A competent lawyer can help you pursue a personal injury claim.
It is always in your best interests to partner with a qualified Wichita semi-truck accident lawyer to pursue a compensation claim. Your attorney can help make sure you get the most out of your case. If you are ready to get to work on your claim, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
