• March 07, 2023

Yuriy Lendel Killed, Darrien Williams Injured in Truck Accident in Emporia, KS

Emporia, KS -- March 6, 2023, Yuriy Lendel was killed and Darrien Williams was injured following a semi-truck accident.

Investigators said that the incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. along the Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 120. It appears that 35-year-old Yuriy Lendel was in a semi-truck traveling northbound on the turnpike. Somehow, that truck crossed onto the shoulder and crashed into a parked truck driven by 28-year-old Darrien Williams.

Due to the collision, Lendel sustained fatal injuries. Williams had injuries thought to be non-life-threatening. At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.

Yuriy Lendel Killed, Darrien Williams Injured in Truck Accident in Emporia, KS

I find too often that people see a vehicle hit someone on the shoulder and assume that driver must have done something wrong despite just how much can go wrong that driver wouldn't be able to control. It is true that someone leaving their lane is often a sign of things like distraction or fatigue. But what about mechanical defects? Tire blowouts? Medical emergencies? Road hazards? Other reckless drivers that left the scene?

Whether it's for the sake of the person who lost their life, the person sent to the hospital, or the families of the victims looking for answers, jumping to conclusions isn't going to help anyone. Especially with something as potentially challenging as a crash involving two commercial trucks, it's important to let investigators get clear evidence so those involved know they're getting the full story.

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