Overland Park, KS (April 29, 2024) – On Sunday, April 29, at least one person was hurt following a car accident in the Overland Park area. The accident took place late that night around 9:10 p.m. at the corner of W. 95th Street and Mission Road SW. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those needing further support were later transported to a local hospital by ambulance. The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been reported. The area was closed for several hours while authorities worked to clear the scene. The road was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled 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 Collisions in Kansas
On Kansas roadways, driving while distracted has grown to be a serious issue. Distracted drivers contributed to about 18.1 percent of traffic accidents in Kansas in 2021. Every year in the United States, distracted driving results in more than 3,000 deaths, and many more are seriously hurt. Distractions on the road can include texting, talking to a passenger, and fiddling with the radio. Nearly 10 percent of the time, distracted drivers will have their eyes off the road, which obviously makes them more likely to be involved in a serious crash. If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident, you should be ready to seek compensation by working with an experienced Overland Park car crash attorney. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to take on your case and fight for the full recovery that you are owed. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case with the help of an experienced lawyer.
