Big Rig Crash in Crawford County | Topeka News

A massive Peterbilt truck veered off Kansas Highway K-7, flipped, crossed into oncoming traffic, and rolled over a thousand feet before stopping—leaving its lone driver, 68-year-old Bobby Elkins of Wichita, critically injured after going unbuckled. Now hospitalized in Joplin, Missouri, the crash underscores how deadly highway errors can be, especially with big rigs. Authorities are still investigating what caused the loss of control, while safety advocates remind everyone: stay alert and always buckle up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bac230a894a26f58