Overland Park, KS (March 16, 2024) – At least one person was hurt after a car accident in the Overland Park area on Friday, March 15. The collision occurred at the corner of Johnson Drive and Metcalf Lane early that evening at around 5:40 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to render the necessary medical aid.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel, and those requiring further support were later hospitalized to undergo additional treatment. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. The area was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Car Crashes
Driving is a way of life for many people in Kansas. Unfortunately, the road can be a dangerous place, and it is difficult to handle the aftermath of a serious crash on your own. Kansas drivers are known to engage in reckless behaviors behind the wheel, and you can be seriously injured in a crash at almost any time. According to findings from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), there were 381 deadly collisions reported across the state in 2021 resulting in 424 fatalities in total. A total of 12,871 car accidents were reported in Kansas that year, contributing to a combined 17,476 injuries. It can be hard to handle the aftermath of a serious car accident on your own, and it is always in your best interest to contact a trained attorney to pursue a claim for compensation.
You need to make sure you have an Overland Park car crash lawyer on your side. Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue full compensation. Contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080 to get on the path toward a full recovery.
