Overland Park, KS (July 10, 2024) – There were reported injuries following an auto accident in the Overland Park area on Tuesday, July 9. The incident took place on Switzer Road that afternoon around 12:50 p.m. At least one person involved in the collision was hurt.
The involved parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The roadway was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris and wreckage. No updates on the incident are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Auto Accidents
It is hard to know if you will be involved in a serious crash when driving. In Kansas, car crashes claim hundreds of lives each year and leave countless others with serious injuries. Based on crash data, 2021 was the fourth deadliest year for auto accidents in the state during the past ten years. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports that 424 persons lost their lives in 381 fatal crashes that year. Two major contributing causes to the high number of deadly crashes in the state are alcohol consumption and unrestrained passengers. It can be difficult to pursue a recovery on your own, and you must be able to partner with a competent lawyer to pursue a strong compensation claim.
The steps you take after a serious crash can impact the rest of your life. You must be able to work closely with a trained Overland Park car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. Call us today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
