Kansas

Two Drivers Injured in Accident at I-35 near Santa Fe Lake Rd in Butler County, KS

Published on: August 18, 2023

Date of Accident
August 17, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-35 near Santa Fe Lake Rd, Butler County, KS

What Happened

Kansas Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured two drivers at I-35 near Santa Fe Lake Rd in Butler County, KS on August 17th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:20 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is said to have lost control for unclear reasons before overturning. The vehicle then overturned, locking lanes of travel. It was next struck by an approaching tractor-trailer, the impact causing the second truck to veer from the road into a nearby fence. The driver of the first truck had suspected minor injuries and allegedly refused treatment at the scene. The second driver was hospitalized for treatment of undisclosed injures. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
I-35 near Santa Fe Lake Rd
Road/Highway
I-35
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer lost control and overturned before it was struck by a second approaching tractor-trailer

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