Overland Park, KS (May 30, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Overland Park area required support from local paramedics on Wednesday, May 29. The incident was reported that afternoon around 1:35 p.m. on US-69 NB near W. 135th Street. At least one person involved in the crash suffered undisclosed injuries.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been reported. Emergency responders were present to provide aid to the involved parties, and those needing further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris 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 progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Collisions in Kansas
Distracted driving is one of the major causes of catastrophic auto accidents nationally. There were 84 recorded collisions in Kansas last year attributed to distracted motorists. Statistics reveal that distracted drivers have their eyes off the road nearly 10 percent of the time, and texting and driving is one of the worst offenders. In the time it takes to send one text message, you could easily travel at highway speeds the length of a football field. This is enough time and distance to result in a catastrophic auto crash. If a reckless driver causes you harm and you wish to seek compensation, be sure you can work with an experienced attorney to submit a personal injury claim.
You may be able to pursue a claim for compensation if you or someone close to you is hurt in a car accident. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a qualified Overland Park personal injury lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping crash victims pursue full recoveries. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
