One Killed Two Injured in Salina Crash
In general, people need to “stay in their lane,” or mind their own business. When driving on Kansas roadways, motorists also need to stay in their lane — literally. When they don’t, they can cause fatal car accidents.
This recently happened in Salina. A woman failed to keep her pickup truck in the appropriate lane, causing it to hit a vehicle on the shoulder. A passenger in that vehicle was killed.
The crash happened a few months ago. A young woman from Wichita was heading south in a pickup truck on Interstate 1-35 near Water Well Road. The truck crossed a center median for unknown reasons and hit a pickup truck on the shoulder of the northbound lanes. The impact caused the second pickup truck to catch fire.
A passenger in the second pickup, another young woman from Salina, was killed in the crash. The driver of that pickup suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Salina hospital. The woman driving the first pickup truck also suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Wichita hospital.
Loss of Control of a Vehicle
When a person is behind the wheel of a vehicle, their main job is to keep control of their vehicle. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. There could be an issue with the vehicle. Maybe road conditions are bad. Perhaps another driver is acting erratically.
Loss of control is the main cause of solo-vehicle crashes. It can happen in many ways. A driver may swerve to avoid a road hazard. A driver may be distracted and veer off the road.
There are a few main causes of loss of control:
- Distracted driving is a major cause of crashes. While cell phone use is the most common distraction, eating, using the radio, grooming, and talking to passengers are also distracting behaviors. Looking away from the road, even for just a few seconds, can lead to a serious crash.
- Road conditions. Weather conditions such as rain, ice, and snow can affect the state of the road, making it slippery. Poor road maintenance, such as potholes and gravel, can also cause a vehicle to lose control.
- Drowsy driving is also a serious issue. In fact, experts say that it is the same as driving drunk. Being overly tired while behind the wheel can cause you to veer off the road or collide with an object.
Contact Our Kansas Personal Injury Attorneys Today
When you are driving on Kansas roadways, you hope that other motorists will pay attention and drive safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Your life is always at risk while behind the wheel.
The Kansas personal injury attorneys at Neustrom & Associates know what it takes to help you get the compensation you deserve after a traumatic accident. We genuinely care about you. To schedule a free consultation, fill out the online form or call (785) 825-1505.