Overland Park, KS (April 30, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area on Monday, April 29, required support from local paramedics. The accident was reported that afternoon around 1:22 p.m. on Flint Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting scene of the resulting debris in order to reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of 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
Distracted driving has become a major factor in many fatal car accidents in the United States. It is common to see drivers looking down using their phones while driving in Kansas. It just takes one text message to travel the length of a football field at freeway speeds. In a recent year, distracted driving claimed the lives of over 3,200 Americans and left nearly 400,000 others with serious injuries. Texting, conversing with a passenger, and fiddling with the GPS while operating a vehicle are examples of distracted driving practices that increase the risk of an unplanned collision. It can be difficult to recover yourself after a major crash.
It is always in your best interests to work closely with a trained Overland Park personal injury lawyer after a serious collision. You do not want to put your recovery at risk by trying to manage your own case. If you are ready to get started on your case, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
