Overland Park, KS (August 8, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after an auto accident in the Overland Park area on Wednesday, August 7. The crash was reported on Interstate 35 SB near Antioch Road NE that afternoon around 2:18 p.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.
At least one person was hurt in the crash, but the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel before being transferred by ambulance to a local hospital for additional support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Distracted Driving Accidents
Driving while distracted is dangerous. Between 2017 and 2021, about 14,000 fatal distracted driving crashes were reported nationwide. In 2021 alone, distracted drivers on American roadways claimed the lives of 3,522 individuals. Driving while somewhat distracted raises the risk of getting into a potentially hazardous collision for many reasons. The most recent research supports the notion that distracted drivers lose their focus on the road around 10 percent of the time. The fact that distracted drivers were involved in almost 17 percent of all vehicle accidents in Kansas in 2022 serves as evidence of how common distracted driving has become in recent years. You should consult with a qualified Overland Park personal injury attorney if you or a loved one is hurt in an accident to pursue a compensation claim. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has helped many people just like you pursue full recoveries after a serious crash. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 for a free initial consultation.
