Overland Park, KS (April 26, 2024) – On Thursday, April 25, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Overland Park area. The collision occurred on W. 110th Street that afternoon around 4:13 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly sent to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. The crash victims were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
All drivers need to have their entire focus on the road. Unfortunately, one of the main causes of major collisions in the nation is distracted driving. It is not uncommon for drivers in Kansas to be distracted behind the wheel. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), 18.1 percent of crashes in the state in 2021 were caused by distracted driving. Distracted drivers cause over 3,000 fatalities and countless serious injuries each year on American roads. Statistics show distracted drivers take their eyes off the road have their eyes off the road nearly 10 percent of the time, which is more than enough to result in a crash that might change someone’s life. It is always in your best interests to pursue a personal injury claim with the help of a trained attorney.
You do not have to be on your own as you pursue a personal injury claim. You may be able to get the full value of your case if you work closely with a trained Overland Park auto accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to protect your legal rights. Contact our Kansas law firm today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
