Wichita, KS (November 12, 2024) – Two people were killed after a multi-vehicle crash in the Wichita area on Monday, November 11. The fatal accident took place on Interstate 35 NB near mile marker 36.8 early that morning around 4:13 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2025 International truck driven by 45-year-old Tasheba Peavy of Houston, TX was partially in the roadway due to another crash.
It was then that 78-year-old Thomas Reller of Zumbrota, MN was driving a 2017 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle and hit the rear of the truck. The Chevy veered to the right and hit a 2025 International truck driven by 47-year-old Shanna Coleman. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Reller and his passenger, 27-year-old Octavia Reller, suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Both truck drivers were injured and transported to Wesley Medical Center for treatment. No further information on the crash is currently available.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Thomas Reller and Octavia Reller at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes in Kansas
Large trucks are all over Kansas roads. Over 500,000 significant semi-truck collisions are reported on American roadways each year, resulting in over 5,000 fatalities and countless more catastrophic injuries. Massive rigs can weigh up to 70,000 pounds when fully loaded, and trucks are hazardous in collisions with passenger cars. Unfortunately, data indicates that smaller cars are involved in the majority of trucking accidents. Due to pressure to put in lengthy hours on the road, truck drivers frequently make poor decisions that end in catastrophic crashes, which greatly increases the risk of an unplanned collision. You must be able to partner with a qualified Wichita semi-truck accident lawyer to get the most out of your recovery. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080. We are here to fight for the recovery you and your family are owed during this difficult time.
