Overland Park, KS (August 9, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car crash in the Overland Park area on Thursday, August 8. The accident occurred on US-69 NB near W. 159th Street that evening around 10:30 p.m. Emergency responders were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. The injured parties were provided immediate aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision 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.
Kansas Distracted Driving Crashes
In Kansas, using a phone while driving is a very bad habit that has become extremely commonplace, and across the country, distracted driving is becoming a leading cause of fatal auto accidents. In the time it takes to send a single text message at highway speeds, you can cover the length of a football field. Distracted driving resulted in over 3,200 fatalities and almost 400,000 serious injuries to Americans in a recent year. Distracted driving includes using a GPS device, sending texts, and conversing with other drivers. Any of these negligent actions might increase the likelihood of an unintentional accident. It might be difficult to recover on your own following a serious crash on your own, and it is always recommended that you work closely with a trained legal team to achieve a full recovery.
An experienced Overland Park personal injury lawyer is prepared to take on your claim. The trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries after a serious collision. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 620-524-0080.
