Wichita, KS (October 25, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Wichita area on Thursday, October 24. The accident took place on KS-254 near Greenwich Road early that morning around 8:40 a.m. Local reports revealed that 26-year-old James A. Roberts of Moundridge was traveling south on Greenwich in a 2017 Freightliner box truck as 39-year-old Ashley A. Powell of Wichita was headed east on KS-254 in a 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck.
For unknown reasons, Roberts failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with the oncoming pickup. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both Roberts and Powell were hurt in the crash. Roberts was treated at the scene, and Powell was transported to Wesley Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. The juvenile passenger in the Ford was not harmed. 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 James A. Roberts, Ashley A. Powell, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Crashes in Kansas
Kansas plays a key role in the national transportation system, and that means it’s common to share the highway with a large semi-truck These enormous vehicles are involved in over 500,000 reported crashes a year, with over 5,000 fatalities and many injuries, according to the latest crash statistics. When fully loaded, a large rig can weigh close to 70,000 pounds, and 18-wheelers pose a particular risk to those traveling in smaller vehicles, which are involved in the majority of trucking accidents. It’s important that you are able to work with an experienced lawyer following a catastrophic 18-wheeler collision to file a claim.
It’s always in your best interests to work with a qualified Wichita semi-truck accident lawyer to pursue the full value of your claim. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to help you every step of the way. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to arrange a free initial consultation.
