Overland Park, KS (May 2, 2024) – On Wednesday, May 1, there were confirmed injuries after a car accident in the Overland Park area. The collision occurred that afternoon around 4:01 p.m. at the corner of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Foster Street. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt in the crash.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the accident victims. At this time, the number and severity of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were transferred to local hospitals by ambulance after being treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision 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.
Kansas Distracted Driving Crashes
According to data from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), 18.1 percent of crashes in the state were believed to be caused by distracted driving in 2021. Over 3,000 people across the United States annually lose their lives in crashes caused by distracted driving, and hundreds of thousands more suffer serious injuries. One of the worst offenses is texting and driving, and the increasing use of cell phones has only made distracted driving more common. Statistics show that you can take your eyes off the road almost 10 percent of the time when distracted behind the wheel. In the event of a serious auto accident, drivers who neglect to pay attention to the road should be held accountable.
It can be difficult to properly protect your legal rights after a serious crash. That is why it is important to work with a respected Kansas law firm that has a proven history of handling successful personal injury claims. If you are ready to get started on your case, contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
