Overland Park, KS (July 27, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the area of Overland Park on Friday, July 26, resulted in confirmed injuries. The collision took place at the intersection of W. 87th Street and Antioch Road late that night around 8:58 p.m. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the crash victims, and those needing further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, and more information will be made public as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas High-Speed Crashes
Certain behaviors behind the wheel are more likely to put you at risk for a serious auto accident. A total of 11,258 people died as a consequence of speeding drivers in a recent year, making up nearly 29 percent of fatal auto accidents that year. It is important to be mindful of the gas pedal, as 2022 saw more than 12,000 fatalities from speed-related collisions. Young men are most likely to be speeding at the time of fatal wrecks, accounting for about 24 percent of drivers aged 18 to 44 engaged in these crashes. If you or someone close to you is hurt in an auto accident, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim with the help of a competent Overland Park personal injury lawyer. It is difficult to get the full recovery you are owed when you try to handle your recovery alone. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to fight to defend your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
