Overland Park, KS (August 6, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a car accident in the Overland Park area on Monday, August 5. The accident was reported around 10:38 a.m. at the intersection of Lamar Avenue and W. 141st Street. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined.
The injured parties were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later transferred to a local hospital for additional support. At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been provided. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were quickly dispatched to clear the scene and reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Kansas Car Wrecks
The majority of people in Kansas commute by car every day. In 2020, there were a startling 35,766 fatal car accidents on American roads. There were an astounding 5,250,837 accidents reported nationwide that year, of which 3,593,390 resulted in injuries and 3,621,681 in property damage. Statistics show that almost 35 percent of all fatal vehicle collisions were caused by drunk drivers, with 13,695 deaths caused by drunk driving. Working with an accomplished legal team following a major collision may allow you to pursue a full recovery claim. Accident victims can work toward obtaining justice and obtaining the compensation they are entitled to by working closely with a trained Overland Park personal injury lawyer to pursue a full claim for recovery. The competent legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your recovery.
