Overland Park, KS (August 7, 2024) – A driver was injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Overland Park area on Tuesday, August 6. The collision took place near the intersection of K-7 and 75th Street early that morning around 9:52 a.m. It was reported that 83-year-old Ramah Earleen Dove of De Soto was traveling southbound in a 2012 Chrysler 200 when they attempted to make a left turn.
Dove entered the northbound K-7 turn lane and attempted to make a U-turn. The Chrysler hit the left rear tire of a 2019 Hyundai Sonata driven by 48-year-old Shelby Lynn Barber of Shawnee. The Hyundai became disabled in the merge lane. Barber was injured in the impact and transported by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Hospital for treatment. No updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Left Turn Crashes in Kansas
We all have to share the road when driving, and you never know what can happen when someone else gets behind the wheel. Left turns frequently cause catastrophic traffic accidents around the country, and left-turn collisions have an important impact on overall traffic safety across the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 480,000 left-hand turn crashes and 36 percent of all car accidents occur at intersections on average. We all travel through intersections almost every day, and these areas are the site of nearly 20 percent of fatal crashes and half of serious injury accidents. After a collision, you might be able to fully recover if you collaborate with an experienced legal team.
Life can become very difficult after a car accident. A trained Overland Park personal injury lawyer will be ready to fight for your legal rights during this trying time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is here to make sure you get the most out of your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
