Deputy Crashes While Responding to Wreck, Warns of Rain Dangers

0:00A Bates County deputy in Missouri got into a serious crash on interstate 49 while speeding to help at a wreck involving the pregnant woman. It happened south of Butler around 6.15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st. The patrol car hit standing water from heavy rain, hydroplained, and slammed into the back of a southbound semi-truck going about 72, 75 miles per hour. The deputy's vehicle took heavy damage and had to be towed away while the truck only had minor dense. Those responders checked the deputy who had what seemed like minor injuries and rushed him to Bates County Hospital for a full check-up. That night turned chaotic on the interstate with tons of hydroplaning crashes and sliders from the downpour. Folks behind the wheel were slipping everywhere, putting extra strain on local crews. The Missouri Highway Patrol jumped in to investigate the deputy's wreck and the Sheriff's Office called in more deputies to handle the flood of. After related calls, Sheriff's spokes are stressing to all drivers, slowed down big

1:00time and rain, especially with puddles on the road, even pros got to play it safe to keep. Everyone rolling home alright. Local news, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today.