Coffeyville, KS (May 13, 2026) – A 59-year-old Coffeyville man in an electric wheelchair was seriously hurt after being struck by a pickup truck on Wednesday, May 13, in the 600 block of West 11th St. The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m.
A 2018 RAM pickup truck was heading east on 11th St when the man in the wheelchair crossed northbound in front of the vehicle. The truck struck the pedestrian as he was crossing the road. He was taken to a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with serious injuries.
The driver of the RAM, a 23-year-old Coffeyville man, was not hurt. He was properly restrained at the time of the crash. No further details about either person involved have been released.
The incident remains under review by authorities, and more details will be released as they become available. We are thinking of the injured man and hope for his recovery.
What Dangers Do Wheelchair Users Face When Crossing Roads in Kansas?
People using wheelchairs or mobility devices face unique challenges when crossing streets, particularly on roads without dedicated accessible crossings or curb cuts. Electric wheelchairs move more slowly than walking pedestrians, which means they spend more time in the path of traffic when crossing. Drivers may not always anticipate the presence of a wheelchair user entering the road, especially during early morning hours when visibility can still be limited.
In Kansas and across the country, pedestrian safety infrastructure for wheelchair users varies widely from one neighborhood to another. Streets without marked crosswalks, signal-controlled intersections, or accessible ramps can force wheelchair users to cross in less protected areas. These gaps in road design can put mobility-device users at greater risk than other pedestrians in the same area.
