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On Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:45, a crash occurred in Harvey County, Kansas at the following location: U50 263 Eastbound or U50 Eastbound just West of Hertzler Rd.

Individuals Involved in the Crash

Samuel Weaver, a 21-year-old man from Hesston, Kansas, was seriously injured in the crash.

Harry Woods, a 70-year-old man from Hutchinson, Kansas, sustained minor injuries.

Brett Shannon, a 51-year-old man from Grandview, Missouri, also sustained minor injuries.

The first vehicle was heading west on U50 when it crossed the center line, sideswiping the second and third vehicles. The first vehicle ended up in the south ditch facing southwest. The second vehicle overturned and came to rest in the north ditch, facing west. The third vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the eastbound side, facing east.

Vehicle Details

The first vehicle, a 2019 Ford F550, was driven by Samuel Weaver, a 21-year-old from Hesston, Kansas. It was removed by Arrow Wrecker.

The second vehicle, a 2023 Chevy Silverado, was driven by Harry Woods, a 70-year-old from Hutchinson, Kansas. Jon’s Towing and Recovery removed it.

The third vehicle, a 2015 Kenworth Semi, was driven by Brett Shannon, a 51-year-old from Grandview, Missouri. Arrow Wrecker removed it.

Injury Details

Samuel Weaver, a 21-year-old from Hesston, Kansas, suffered serious injuries. He was wearing a safety device at the time of the crash and was transported to Wesley Medical Center for treatment.

Harry Woods, a 70-year-old from Hutchinson, Kansas, possibly sustained injuries. He was wearing a safety device during the incident.

Brett Shannon, a 51-year-old from Grandview, Missouri, suffered minor injuries. He was also wearing a safety device at the time of the crash and was transported to Newton Medical Center for treatment.

How to Get the Police Report

The Kansas Highway Patrol assigned report number 2026001056 to this crash. A Kansas Highway Patrol officer with badge number K11 wrote up the report. The Kansas Highway Patrol charges $5.00 for each copy of the report plus additional fees of $2.00 for each witness statement. In order to get the report through the KSHP website , you must create a Kansas.gov account and give them your credit card number. You must agree to be subject to Kansas Statute 45-230: Unlawful Use of Names Derived from Public Records. This statute imposes on those subject to it “a civil penalty in an action brought by the attorney general or county or district attorney” of up to “$500 for each violation.” Further, unless you qualify under the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, the report you get will have important and necessary information such as photographs, social security numbers, driver license numbers, names, addresses and telephone numbers redacted (blacked out). But you can call or text 888-878-8783 to request a free copy of the police report.

The Kansas Highway Patrol will no longer provide online crash log information for this crash after 14 days. Call Lawyer Burt True at 888-878-8783 to request a free copy of the full police report. The information in this article came from the Kansas Highway Patrol website online crash log.

Insurance Claim

Samuel Weaver, Harry Woods, and Brett Shannon may have insurance claims for their injuries. The police reported Rural Trust as an insurance company involved. A lawyer will maximize the amount collected from the insurance company. In most cases, injured people can recover money for their medical bills, lost wages, and for their pain and suffering—even if a family member was driving. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will allow these individuals to receive advice about preserving and gathering evidence and the value of their claims, which will help with their recovery. If you hire a lawyer that focuses their practice on serious personal-injury and death cases in Kansas, you may be able to obtain compensation from the Kansas Automobile Assigned Claims Plan, a deliberately obscure program set up for those that are injured or killed to cover their damages even if there is no insurance. For more information call or text Lawyer Burt True at 888-878-8783 .

Large national insurance companies wield immense financial power and political influence, making them formidable forces not only in the insurance industry but also in public policy. Their extensive lobbying efforts have shaped laws and regulations in ways that often benefit their bottom line, frequently at the expense of consumers. These corporations prioritize minimizing payouts to maximize profits, employing vast resources to delay or deny claims, even in cases involving vulnerable individuals like children injured by negligent or drunk drivers.

It’s not unreasonable to suspect that these same companies may have influenced the Kansas Highway Patrol’s policies that make it harder for victims and their families to access critical information. By making it harder for victims and their families to access critical information, these policies create obstacles to accountability and shield the insurers of negligent drivers from public scrutiny. This lack of transparency benefits insurance companies by delaying or reducing payouts, leaving innocent people—especially those suffering catastrophic injuries—without the timely support and justice they deserve. Such actions deepen the imbalance of power between these corporate giants and the individuals they are supposed to protect, eroding trust in both the legal and insurance systems.

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Disclaimer

This law office only provides free police reports for individuals injured in crashes or the family members of those killed in crashes. This law office does not provide police reports for lawyers, insurance companies, governments, or companies.

Lawyer Burt True

Lawyer Burt True

Burt True is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar. Burt has 34 years of experience. You can hire him online. That way he can start immediately preserving the evidence in your case. Burt will answer the phone. Call or text 888-878-8783 .

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The True Law Office, LLC, helps injured people recover money for their injuries. Burt and his assistants focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

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